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Pacanowski Family History

Pacanowski 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: Paradowski, Baranowski, Pijanowski, Paczkowski, Kaczanowski

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Where is the Pacanowski family from?

You can see how Pacanowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pacanowski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pacanowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pacanowski family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pacanowski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pacanowski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pacanowski 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 Pacanowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pacanowski. 75% of Pacanowski 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
    75%
  • Carpenter
    25%

What Pacanowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Pacanowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pacanowski 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Pacanowski. 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 245 military records available for the last name Pacanowski. For the veterans among your Pacanowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pacanowski lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pacanowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pacanowski in 1953 was 51, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pacanowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pacanowski 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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