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Paness Family History

Paness 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: Maness, Parness, Ness, Panek, Ganesh, Panas, Pass, Harness, Garness

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Where is the Paness family from?

You can see how Paness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paness family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paness families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Paness families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Paness's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Paness families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paness 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 Paness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paness. 100% of Paness women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Paness family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Paness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paness 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Paness. 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 6 military records available for the last name Paness. For the veterans among your Paness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paness lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1985, in the United States, Paness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Paness in 1977 was 34, and 80 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paness 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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