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Lani Family History

Lani Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Lano. Italian: derivative of lana ‘wool’ probably a metonymic occupational name for a wool merchant.

Albanian: from the personal name Lan (definite form Lani) a variant of Llan which is a short form of Asllan ‘lion’ (see Asllani).

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


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Where is the Lani family from?

You can see how Lani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lani family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Lani families living in British Columbia. This was about 45% of all the recorded Lani's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Lani families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lani 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 Lani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Private Duty Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lani. 62% of Lani men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lani women worked as a Private Duty Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lani were Farmer and Manager.

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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
    62%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Private Duty Nurse
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lani 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Lani. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lani. For the veterans among your Lani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lani lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lani in 1960 was 60, and 92 in 2004.

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