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Sani Name Meaning

Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic sani ‘majestic’, ‘brilliant’. Hindu name found among people from Sind, Pakistan. Indian (Panjab): Sikh name of unknown meaning. Italian: patronymic or plural form of Sano.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Sami, Soni, Sari, Mani, Tani, Saini, Santi, Mann, Sant, Sand

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Sani Family Origin

Where is the Sani family from?

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You can see how Sani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sani family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sani families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Sani families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sani's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sani families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Sani Family Occupations

What did your Sani ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Sani occupation in the UK was Plaster Figure Maker. 50% of Sani's were Plaster Figure Makers. Plaster Figure Maker and Walking Stick Importer were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Sani.

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  • Plaster Figure Maker

    50%

  • Walking Stick Importer

    50%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sani ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Sani Historical Records

What Sani family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sani census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Sani. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Sani. For the veterans among your Sani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Sani Life Expectancy

What is the average Sani lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sani in 1964 was 70, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sani ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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