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Mariani Family History

Mariani Surname Meaning

Italian:: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Mariano. Habitational name for someone from Mariano in Bergamo or Mariano Comense in Como.

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 Mariani family from?

You can see how Mariani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mariani family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mariani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Mariani families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mariani's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mariani families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mariani 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 Mariani ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Caterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mariani. 100% of Mariani men worked as a Caterer and 80% of Mariani women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Caterer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Dressmaker
    20%

What Mariani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Mariani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mariani 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Mariani. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mariani. For the veterans among your Mariani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mariani lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mariani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mariani in 1944 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mariani

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mariani 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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