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Morani Family History

Morani 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, Moran, Morang, Morano, Morand, Moroni, Morandi, Morini

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Where is the Morani family from?

You can see how Morani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morani family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Morani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Morani families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Morani's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Morani families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morani 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 Morani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morani. 58% of Morani men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Morani women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morani were Auto Parts Salesman and Machine Operator.

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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
    58%
  • Machine Operator
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Auto Parts Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

What Morani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Morani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morani 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Morani. 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 70 military records available for the last name Morani. For the veterans among your Morani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morani lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Morani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Morani in 1964 was 91, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morani

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morani 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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