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Lalani Family History

Lalani Surname Meaning

Pakistani and Indian (Gujarat): from the personal name of an ancestor called Lal or Lala (see Lal) + the suffix -ani ‘descendant of’ (see Ani).

This name is also found among people from Sindh Pakistan who have migrated into India.

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


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Where is the Lalani family from?

You can see how Lalani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lalani family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lalani families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Lalani families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lalani's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Lalani families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Lalani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lalani 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Lalani. 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 3 military records available for the last name Lalani. For the veterans among your Lalani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lalani lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Lalani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lalani in 1983 was 63, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lalani 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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