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Pangman Family History

Pangman 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: Fangman, Langman, Packman, Mangan, Pagan, Ingman, Langan, Sandman

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Where is the Pangman family from?

You can see how Pangman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pangman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pangman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Pangman families living in Devon. This was about 64% of all the recorded Pangman's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Pangman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pangman 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 Pangman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pangman. 39% of Pangman men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Pangman women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pangman were Farming and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farming
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    67%
  • Housework
    34%

What Pangman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pangman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pangman 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Pangman. 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 266 military records available for the last name Pangman. For the veterans among your Pangman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pangman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pangman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pangman in 1963 was 87, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pangman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pangman 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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