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Panks Family History

Panks Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Pank with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Panks family from?

You can see how Panks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Panks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 69 Panks families living in Norfolk. This was about 82% of all the recorded Panks's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Panks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Panks 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 Panks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Panks. 42% of Panks men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Panks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Panks were Cowman and Domestic Service.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    42%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    25%
  • Farm Labourer
    17%
  • Cowman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    5%
  • Domestic Service
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Panks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panks 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Panks. 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 254 military records available for the last name Panks. For the veterans among your Panks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panks lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Panks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Panks in 1962 was 77, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Panks 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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