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Paunoff Family History

Paunoff 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: Danoff, Tarnoff, Janoff, Sarnoff, Kanoff, Pavloff, Duboff, Neuhoff

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Where is the Paunoff family from?

You can see how Paunoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paunoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paunoff family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Paunoff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Paunoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paunoff 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 9 census records available for the last name Paunoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paunoff 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Paunoff. 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 5 military records available for the last name Paunoff. For the veterans among your Paunoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paunoff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Paunoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Paunoff in 1967 was 70, and 83 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paunoff 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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