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Panknin Family History

Panknin 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: Pankonin, Hankin, Parkin, Panning, Mankin, Rankin, Fannin, Paskin

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Where is the Panknin family from?

You can see how Panknin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panknin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Panknin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Panknin family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Panknin's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Panknin families in 1840.
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What did your Panknin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Panknin. 24% of Panknin men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Panknin women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Chauffeur
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Meat Cutter
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Panknin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Panknin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panknin 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Panknin. 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 210 military records available for the last name Panknin. For the veterans among your Panknin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panknin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Panknin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Panknin in 1962 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Panknin 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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