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Panley Family History

Panley 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: Manley, Hanley, Paley, Pasley, Pandey, Padley, Pawley, Palley, Ganley

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Where is the Panley family from?

You can see how Panley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Panley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Panley family living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Panley's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Panley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Panley 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 Panley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Panley. 100% of Panley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Panley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panley 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Panley. 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 190 military records available for the last name Panley. For the veterans among your Panley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panley lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1987, in the United States, Panley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Panley in 1952 was 46, and 61 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Panley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Panley 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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