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Panessa Family History

Panessa 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: Paonessa, Latessa, Panella, Panetta, Maness, Parness, Ness, Manetta

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Where is the Panessa family from?

You can see how Panessa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panessa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Panessa family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Panessa's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Panessa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Panessa 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 Panessa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Panessa. 34% of Panessa men worked as a Janitor.

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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

  • Janitor
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%

What Panessa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Panessa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panessa 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Panessa. 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 36 military records available for the last name Panessa. For the veterans among your Panessa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panessa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Panessa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Panessa in 1963 was 75, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Panessa 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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