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Yamani Family History

Yamani 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: Yamane, Zamani, Amari, Romani, Aman, Tamaki, Lalani, Zaman, Yamada

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Where is the Yamani family from?

You can see how Yamani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yamani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Yamani families living in Hawaii. This was about 78% of all the recorded Yamani's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Yamani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yamani 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 Yamani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yamani. 100% of Yamani men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Yamani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Yamani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yamani 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Yamani. 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 34 military records available for the last name Yamani. For the veterans among your Yamani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yamani lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Yamani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Yamani in 1971 was 49, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yamani 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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