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Paneth Family History

Paneth 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: Paeth, Panek, Ganesh, Pane, Neth, Paret, Peth, Papesh, Gaeth, Panitz

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Where is the Paneth family from?

You can see how Paneth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paneth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Paneth families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Paneth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Paneth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paneth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Paneth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paneth 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Paneth. 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 69 military records available for the last name Paneth. For the veterans among your Paneth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paneth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Paneth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Paneth in 1962 was 67, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paneth 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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