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Abani Family History

Abani 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: Abadi, Albani, Ban, Bank, Abad, Albany, Bandi, Bai, Amari, Laban

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Where is the Abani family from?

You can see how Abani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Abani family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Abani's in USA. New York had the highest population of Abani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Abani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foundry Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abani. 50% of Abani men worked as a Foundry Worker.

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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

  • Foundry Worker
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Abani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abani 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Abani. 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 4 military records available for the last name Abani. For the veterans among your Abani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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