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Damani Family History

Damani Surname Meaning

Indian: Sindhi ethnic name denoting membership of a tribe who inhabited north-western Balochistan in ancient times.

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


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Where is the Damani family from?

You can see how Damani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damani family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Damani family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Damani's in USA. New York had the highest population of Damani families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Damani ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Machiniste was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Damani. 100% of Damani men worked as a Machiniste.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Machiniste
    100%

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Damani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damani 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Damani. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Damani. For the veterans among your Damani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damani lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Damani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Damani in 1970 was 28, and 67 in 2004.

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