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Irani Name Meaning

Iranian Indian Pakistani and Bangladeshi: ethnic name for an Iranian or for a member of a Zoroastrian community in India from Persian irānī ‘of or relating to Iran’. In India this surname is most common in Gujarat and Mumbai.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Virani, Rana, Pirani, Iwai, Sani, Brand, Radi, Imai, Rang, Rai

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Where is the Irani family from?

You can see how Irani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irani family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Irani families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Irani families living in New Brunswick. This was about 71% of all the recorded Irani's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Irani families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Irani ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Irani. 100% of Irani 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Irani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irani 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 735 immigration records available for the last name Irani. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 117 military records available for the last name Irani. For the veterans among your Irani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irani lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Irani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Irani in 1962 was 85, and 75 in 2004.

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