History of your Surname
Get access to Carani family records.Start a free trial

Carani Family History

Carani Name 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: Caranci, Carano, Carini, Carne, Caron, Crank, Carman, Caban, Crane

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Carani family from?

You can see how Carani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carani family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Carani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Carani families living in California. This was about 18% of all the recorded Carani's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Carani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carani. 100% of Carani men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Carani women worked as a Proprietor. .

View Census Data for Carani | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Carani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carani census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Carani

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Carani. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Carani immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Carani. For the veterans among your Carani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Carani military records

You've only scratched the surface of Carani family history

Discover More

What is the average Carani lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Carani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Carani in 1963 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carani

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Carani family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Carani last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial