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Zani Family History

Zani Name Meaning

Italian: variant of Zanni . Albanian: from Zan (definite form Zani) a short form of the Albanian Muslim personal name Ramazan (see Ramadan ).

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


Similar surnames: Zanni, Zane, Zandi, Tani, Sani, Hand, Zand, Danz, Wang, Zanin

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Where is the Zani family from?

You can see how Zani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zani family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Zani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Zani family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zani's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Zani families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zani. 55% of Zani men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Zani women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zani were Clerk and New Worker. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Janitor
    10%
  • Loader
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zani 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 871 immigration records available for the last name Zani. 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 302 military records available for the last name Zani. For the veterans among your Zani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zani lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zani in 1962 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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