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Panfili Family History

Panfili 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: Panfil, Banfill, Panelli, Parfitt, Penfold, Banfield, Mandile

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Where is the Panfili family from?

You can see how Panfili families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panfili family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Panfili families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Panfili's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Panfili families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Panfili surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Panfili ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Panfili. 60% of Panfili men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Panfili women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Tanner
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Panfili family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Panfili. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panfili 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Panfili. 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 115 military records available for the last name Panfili. For the veterans among your Panfili ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panfili lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Panfili life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Panfili in 1967 was 51, and 79 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Panfili 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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