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Merani Family History

Merani Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Morant, Means, Moran, Merin, Geraci, Maran, Beran, Virani, Merino

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Where is the Merani family from?

You can see how Merani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merani family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Merani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Merani family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merani's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Merani families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Merani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chef was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merani. 100% of Merani men worked as a Chef.

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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 1940

  • Chef
    100%

What Merani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Merani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merani 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 618 immigration records available for the last name Merani. 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 12 military records available for the last name Merani. For the veterans among your Merani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merani lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Merani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Merani in 1972 was 65, and 56 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merani 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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