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Riani Family History

Riani 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: Riano, Rini, Siani, Ciani, Viani, Rian, Jiang, Liang, Rana, Rank

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Where is the Riani family from?

You can see how Riani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riani family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Riani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Riani families living in Massachusetts. This was about 15% of all the recorded Riani's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Riani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Riani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riani. 50% of Riani men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Baker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Riani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riani 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Riani. 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 154 military records available for the last name Riani. For the veterans among your Riani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riani lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Riani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Riani in 1963 was 61, and 94 in 2004.

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