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Paniff Family History

Paniff 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: Caniff, Aliff, Hanif, Danoff, Mcniff, Pontiff, Panico, Janoff

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Where is the Paniff family from?

You can see how Paniff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paniff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Paniff families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Paniff family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Paniff's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Paniff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paniff 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 6 census records available for the last name Paniff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paniff 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Paniff. 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 2 military records available for the last name Paniff. For the veterans among your Paniff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paniff lifespan?

Average Paniff life expectancy in 1968 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paniff 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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