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Panna Family History

Panna 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: Hanna, Penna, Pann, Manna, Sanna, Anna, Panza, Danna, Nanna, Panno

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Where is the Panna family from?

You can see how Panna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Panna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Panna families living in Manitoba. This was about 29% of all the recorded Panna's in Canada. Manitoba and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Panna families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Panna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Panna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Tomatoe Canner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Panna. 50% of Panna men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Panna women worked as a Tomatoe Canner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Panna were Tailor and Operator.

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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%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Tailor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tomatoe Canner
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Panna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Panna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panna 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Panna. 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 243 military records available for the last name Panna. For the veterans among your Panna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panna lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Panna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Panna in 1978 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Panna 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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