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Siani Name Meaning

Italian (southern): patronymic or plural form of Siano .

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


Similar surnames: Viani, Ciani, Sani, Siano, Santi, Cini, Gianni, Siri, Scanio, Ciano

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Where is the Siani family from?

You can see how Siani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siani family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Siani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Siani families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Siani's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Siani families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Siani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Milliner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siani. 32% of Siani men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Siani women worked as a Milliner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siani were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Milliner
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Packer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 774 census records available for the last name Siani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siani 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Siani. 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 277 military records available for the last name Siani. For the veterans among your Siani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siani lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Siani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Siani in 1958 was 36, and 96 in 2004.

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