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Milani Family History

Milani Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name for someone from Milan (see Milano).

This is a typical Lombardic surname; there surnames derived from placenames usually have a pluralized form.

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


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Where is the Milani family from?

You can see how Milani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milani family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Milani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Milani families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Milani's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Milani families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milani 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 Milani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milani. 28% of Milani men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Milani women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milani were Bartender and Cashier.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Gardener
    7%
  • Bartender
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    11%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Cashier
    8%

What Milani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Milani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milani 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Milani. 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 804 military records available for the last name Milani. For the veterans among your Milani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milani lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Milani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Milani in 1943 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milani

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milani 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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