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Fani Family History

Fani 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: Fang, Fan, Zani, Tani, Fant, Mani, Sani, Fano, Fank, Dani

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Where is the Fani family from?

You can see how Fani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fani family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fani families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fani families living in Iowa. This was about 44% of all the recorded Fani's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fani families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fani. 50% of Fani 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Fani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fani 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Fani. 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 77 military records available for the last name Fani. For the veterans among your Fani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fani lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fani in 1962 was 63, and 88 in 2004.

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