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Pankers Family History

Pankers 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: Dankers, Anker, Pinkert, Panter, Packer, Banker, Panzer, Parker

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Where is the Pankers family from?

You can see how Pankers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pankers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pankers family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pankers's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pankers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pankers 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 Pankers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pankers. 50% of Pankers 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
    50%
  • Mattress Maker
    50%

What Pankers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Pankers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pankers 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 Pankers. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pankers. For the veterans among your Pankers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pankers lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Pankers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pankers in 1976 was 66, and 55 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pankers 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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