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Surani Family History

Surani 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: Suraci, Susan, Suri, Strang, Turano, Strand, Virani, Durant, Sani

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Where is the Surani family from?

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

There are 19 census records available for the last name Surani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surani 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Surani. 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 11 military records available for the last name Surani. For the veterans among your Surani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surani lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Surani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Surani in 1984 was 54, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surani

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surani 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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