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Vani Family History

Vani 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: Van, Zani, Varni, Tani, Vang, Mani, Vari, Sani, Vano, Vana

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Where is the Vani family from?

You can see how Vani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vani family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vani family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vani's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vani families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vani 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 Vani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vani. 34% of Vani 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
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Vani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 726 census records available for the last name Vani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vani 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 504 immigration records available for the last name Vani. 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 105 military records available for the last name Vani. For the veterans among your Vani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vani lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Vani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vani in 1966 was 66, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vani

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vani 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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