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Panhorst Family History

Panhorst 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: Langhorst, Barhorst, Pancoast, Horst, Ashurst, Bathurst, Hayhurst

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Where is the Panhorst family from?

You can see how Panhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panhorst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Panhorst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Panhorst families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Panhorst's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Panhorst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Panhorst 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 Panhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Panhorst. 39% of Panhorst men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Panhorst women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Panhorst were Laborer and Clerk.

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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%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Panhorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Panhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panhorst 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Panhorst. 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 149 military records available for the last name Panhorst. For the veterans among your Panhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panhorst lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Panhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Panhorst in 1955 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Panhorst 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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