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Thani Family History

Thani 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: Tani, Trani, Thang, Ghani, Thai, Thane, Thanh, Than, Han, Chang

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Where is the Thani family from?

You can see how Thani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thani family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Thani family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Thani's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Thani families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thani 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 25 census records available for the last name Thani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thani 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Thani. 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 military records available for the last name Thani. For the veterans among your Thani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thani lifespan?

Average Thani life expectancy in 2003 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thani ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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