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Panney Family History

Panney 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: Pandey, Hanney, Nanney, Tanney, Janney, Canney, Kanney, Penney

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Where is the Panney family from?

You can see how Panney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Panney families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Panney families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Panney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Panney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Panney 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 Panney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Panney. 73% of Panney men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    73%
  • Farmer
    28%

What Panney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Panney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panney 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Panney. 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 71 military records available for the last name Panney. For the veterans among your Panney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panney lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Panney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Panney in 1985 was 96, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Panney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Panney 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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