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Pani Family History

Pani Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Pane or possibly in some cases a variant of Panni (see Panno).

Indian (Odisha): Brahmin name from Sanskrit meaning ‘hand’ probably referring to certain rituals performed by bearers of this name in temples.

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


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Where is the Pani family from?

You can see how Pani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pani family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pani families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Pani families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Pani's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pani families in 1911.
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What did your Pani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pani. 72% of Pani men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pani women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    72%
  • New Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Pani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pani 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 582 immigration records available for the last name Pani. 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 52 military records available for the last name Pani. For the veterans among your Pani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pani lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pani in 1962 was 82, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pani 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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