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Pirani Name Meaning

Pakistani Iranian and Indian: derivative formed with the attributive suffix -i of Persian pīr (plural pīrān) ‘old man saint’; or a surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Pīrān a personal name based on the same word and interpreted as ‘wise man’. Italian: patronymic or plural form of Pirano a derivative of the personal name Piro formed with the suffix -ano.

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


Similar surnames: Irani, Pisani, Virani, Pisoni, Pirone, Pieroni, Piraino, Milani

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Where is the Pirani family from?

You can see how Pirani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirani family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pirani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pirani families living in Massachusetts. This was about 18% of all the recorded Pirani's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Pirani families in 1920.
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What did your Pirani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Operator and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pirani. 25% of Pirani men worked as a Truck Operator and 100% of Pirani women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Truck Operator
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Bar Tender
    25%
  • Salad Man
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pirani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirani 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 683 immigration records available for the last name Pirani. 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 181 military records available for the last name Pirani. For the veterans among your Pirani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirani lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Pirani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pirani in 1959 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

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