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Paana Family History

Paana 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: Piana, Pacana, Pan, Pang, Papa, Rana, Plank, Dana, Hanna, Penna

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Paana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paana. 100% of Paana men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Paana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paana 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 Paana. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Paana. For the veterans among your Paana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paana lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Paana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Paana in 1977 was 95, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paana 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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