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Panneton Family History

Panneton Surname Meaning

French: variant of Paneton from a double diminutive of pain ‘bread’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a baker or someone who sold bread.

The surname Panneton is very rare in France while the variant Paneton is apparently no longer found there.

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


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Where is the Panneton family from?

You can see how Panneton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panneton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Panneton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Panneton families living in Surrey. This was about 58% of all the recorded Panneton's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Panneton families in 1891.
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What did your Panneton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Oaine were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Panneton. 29% of Panneton men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Panneton women worked as an Oaine. Some less common occupations for Americans named Panneton were Student and Commis.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    29%
  • Journalier
    23%
  • Marchande
    12%
  • Student
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Oaine
    50%
  • Owne
    30%
  • Commis
    20%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Panneton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panneton 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Panneton. 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 228 military records available for the last name Panneton. For the veterans among your Panneton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panneton lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Panneton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Panneton in 1941 was 43, and 85 in 2004.

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