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Carignani Family History

Carignani 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: Carignan, Mariani, Savignano, Sirignano, Gemignani, Fagnani, Carini

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Where is the Carignani family from?

You can see how Carignani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carignani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Carignani families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Carignani's in USA. California had the highest population of Carignani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carignani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carignani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carignani. 100% of Carignani 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carignani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carignani 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Carignani. 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.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Carignani lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2003, in the United States, Carignani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Carignani in 1994 was 75, and 94 in 2003.

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