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Miani Family History

Miani 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: Mian, Mani, Miano, Milani, Mini, Siani, Ciani, Viani, Jiang, Min

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Where is the Miani family from?

You can see how Miani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Miani families living in Massachusetts. This was about 29% of all the recorded Miani's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Miani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Miani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Miani. 100% of Miani 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Miani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miani 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 880 immigration records available for the last name Miani. 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 146 military records available for the last name Miani. For the veterans among your Miani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miani lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Miani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Miani in 1963 was 80, and 80 in 2003.

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