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Paneak Family History

Paneak 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: Panek, Peak, Panas, Patek, Paek, Danek, Pasek, Pavek, Pane, Pacek

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Where is the Paneak family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paneak 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 Paneak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hunter Trapper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paneak. 50% of Paneak men worked as a Hunter Trapper.

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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

  • Hunter Trapper
    50%
  • Fishing
    50%

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Paneak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paneak 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Paneak. 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 3 military records available for the last name Paneak. For the veterans among your Paneak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paneak lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Paneak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Paneak in 1975 was 75, and 40 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paneak 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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