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Anciani Family History

Anciani 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: Mancini, Luciani, Casciani, Ciani, Adrian, Kocian, Anania, Ansari

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anciani 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 99 census records available for the last name Anciani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anciani 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Anciani. 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 Anciani. For the veterans among your Anciani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anciani lifespan?

Average Anciani life expectancy in 1985 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anciani 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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