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Lakhani Name Meaning

Indian and Pakistani: from the root of the ancestral personal name such as Lakhman which is from Sanskrit lakṣmaṇa ‘one who has auspicious marks’ (see Lakshmanan ) + the suffix -ani ‘descendant of’ (see Ani ). This name is found amongst people from Sindh Pakistan many of whom migrated to India.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lalani, Takano, Nathan, Lapham, Lehane, Mahan, Takagi, Fahrni, Athans

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Where is the Lakhani family from?

You can see how Lakhani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lakhani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lakhani family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Lakhani's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Lakhani families in 1920.
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What did your Lakhani ancestors do for a living?

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Lakhani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lakhani census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 131 immigration records available for the last name Lakhani. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Lakhani. For the veterans among your Lakhani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lakhani lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Lakhani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lakhani in 1976 was 25, and 75 in 2003.

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