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Pankraz Family History

Pankraz 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: Pankratz, Pankau, Packman, Panas, Sankaran, Panko, Patera, Manera

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Where is the Pankraz family from?

You can see how Pankraz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pankraz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pankraz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Pankraz families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Pankraz's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Pankraz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Pankraz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pankraz 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Pankraz. 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 356 military records available for the last name Pankraz. For the veterans among your Pankraz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pankraz lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Pankraz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pankraz in 1981 was 81, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pankraz 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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