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Panila Family History

Panila 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: Parola, Palla, Pala, Padilla, Padula, Pakula, Avila, Canida, Canela

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Where is the Panila family from?

You can see how Panila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panila family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Panila families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Panila families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Panila's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Panila families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Panila 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 67 census records available for the last name Panila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panila 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Panila. 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 34 military records available for the last name Panila. For the veterans among your Panila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panila lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Panila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Panila in 1977 was 62, and 91 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Panila 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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