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Panfield Family History

Panfield 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: Banfield, Canfield, Padfield, Penfield, Mansfield, Winfield, Bonfield

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Where is the Panfield family from?

You can see how Panfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panfield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Panfield families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Panfield's in USA. New York had the highest population of Panfield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Panfield 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 175 census records available for the last name Panfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panfield 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Panfield. 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 29 military records available for the last name Panfield. For the veterans among your Panfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panfield lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Panfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Panfield in 1965 was 68, and 75 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Panfield 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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