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Alani Family History

Alani Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Iraq; also Al-Ani): from the Arabic habitational name al-ʿĀnī for someone from ʿĀna, a town in western Iraq on the Euphrates.

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


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Where is the Alani family from?

You can see how Alani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alani family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Alani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Alani family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alani's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Alani families in 1911.
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What did your Alani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alani. 100% of Alani men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Alani women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Hatweaver
    50%

What Alani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Alani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alani 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Alani. 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 79 military records available for the last name Alani. For the veterans among your Alani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alani lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Alani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Alani in 1955 was 56, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alani 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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