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Pankau Family History

Pankau Surname Meaning

German: variant of Pankow.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pankau family from?

You can see how Pankau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pankau family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pankau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Pankau families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pankau's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Pankau families in 1871.
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What did your Pankau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pankau. 40% of Pankau men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Plasterer
    14%

What Pankau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pankau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pankau 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Pankau. 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 255 military records available for the last name Pankau. For the veterans among your Pankau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pankau lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Pankau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pankau in 1951 was 44, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pankau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pankau 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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