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Pance Family History

Pance 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: Ponce, Lance, Pace, Hance, Dance, Pane, Vance, Rance, Mance, Pence

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Where is the Pance family from?

You can see how Pance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pance families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Pance families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Pance's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pance families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pance 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 Pance ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pance. 29% of Pance men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pance women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pance were Decorator and Waitress.

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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
    29%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Decorator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Pance family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pance 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Pance. 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 144 military records available for the last name Pance. For the veterans among your Pance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pance lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Pance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pance in 1968 was 35, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pance

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pance 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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