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Amani Family History

Amani Surname Meaning

Muslim:: surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Aman.

From a personal name based on amāni plural of Arabic umniyyah ‘wish desire hope’.

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


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You can see how Amani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amani family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Amani families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Amani families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Amani's in USA. New York had the highest population of Amani families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Amani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amani 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Amani. 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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There are 42 military records available for the last name Amani. For the veterans among your Amani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amani lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Amani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Amani in 1974 was 37, and 82 in 1999.

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