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Panewitz Family History

Panewitz 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: Bonewitz, Panitz, Janowitz, Pankratz, Kanitz, Panepinto, Janowicz

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Where is the Panewitz family from?

You can see how Panewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panewitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Panewitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Panewitz families living in Texas. This was about 83% of all the recorded Panewitz's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Panewitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Panewitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Panewitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Panewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panewitz 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Panewitz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Panewitz. For the veterans among your Panewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panewitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1979, in the United States, Panewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Panewitz in 1966 was 88, and 88 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Panewitz 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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