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Richani Family History

Richani Surname 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: Richman, Richard, Richens, Richins, Richart, Richardi, Chang, Rich

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Richani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richani 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Richani. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Richani. For the veterans among your Richani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richani lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2001, in the United States, Richani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Richani in 1995 was 31, and 82 in 2001.

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