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Mani Family History

Mani Name Meaning

Indian (southern states): shortened form of Subramanian . Indian (Kerala): from a pet form of the personal name Emmanuel found among Christians in southern India. — Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. Italian: patronymic or plural form of Mano . Albanian: nickname or topographic name from man (definite form mani) ‘mulberry’. Albanian: from Man (definite form Mani) a short form of the Muslim personal names ending in -man as for example Osman and Selman (see Salman ).

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

Similar surnames: Muni, Maki, Sani, Mari, Manis, Manz, Hari, Mann, Mand, Tani

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You can see how Mani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mani family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Mani families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 62% of all the recorded Mani's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mani families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mani 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mani. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mani. For the veterans among your Mani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mani lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mani in 1965 was 80, and 69 in 2003.

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