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Panster Family History

Panster 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: Panter, Paster, Ganster, Master, Plaster, Pastor, Fenster, Ganter

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Where is the Panster family from?

You can see how Panster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panster family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Panster family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Panster's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Panster families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Panster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Panster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panster 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Panster. 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 18 military records available for the last name Panster. For the veterans among your Panster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panster lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Panster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Panster in 1977 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Panster 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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