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Rani Family History

Rani Surname Meaning

Indian (southern states): from a personal name from Sanskrit rājñī ‘queen’. This name is often added to the personal name of Indian women and is often a used as a surname in the absence of any other last name.

It is not a traditional inherited surname.

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


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Where is the Rani family from?

You can see how Rani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rani family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rani family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rani's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Rani families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rani 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 Rani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rani. 43% of Rani men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Foreman
    29%
  • Assistant To Father
    29%

What Rani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Rani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rani 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Rani. 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 43 military records available for the last name Rani. For the veterans among your Rani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rani lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Rani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rani in 1980 was 56, and 45 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rani

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rani 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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