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Paneff Family History

Paneff 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, Neff, Danoff, Pane, Janoff, Kanoff, Paff, Caniff, Phaneuf

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Where is the Paneff family from?

You can see how Paneff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paneff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Paneff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Paneff families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Paneff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Paneff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Paneff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paneff 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Paneff. 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 10 military records available for the last name Paneff. For the veterans among your Paneff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paneff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Paneff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Paneff in 1964 was 82, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paneff 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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