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Pankard Family History

Pankard 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: Packard, Tankard, Bankard, Pinkard, Pickard, Pinard, Hansard, Canard

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Where is the Pankard family from?

You can see how Pankard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pankard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pankard families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pankard family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pankard's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pankard families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Pankard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pankard 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pankard. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pankard. For the veterans among your Pankard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pankard lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1991, in the United States, Pankard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pankard in 1980 was 83, and 75 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pankard 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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