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Jani Family History

Jani Surname Meaning

Indian (Gujarat): Brahmin name from Sanskrit jñānī ‘knowing learned’.

Albanian: from the personal name Jani from Greek Giannis an equivalent of John.

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


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Where is the Jani family from?

You can see how Jani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jani family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Jani families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jani's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Jani families in 1911.
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What did your Jani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jani. 56% of Jani men 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
    56%
  • Cement Finisher
    23%
  • Metal Miner
    23%

What Jani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Jani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jani 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 690 immigration records available for the last name Jani. 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 161 military records available for the last name Jani. For the veterans among your Jani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jani lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Jani in 1964 was 72, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jani 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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