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Pacana Family History

Pacana Surname Meaning

Polish: unexplained. Filipino: nickname for a useful man from a Hispanicized form of Tagalog pakana ‘benefit usefulness’ also ‘ploy’.

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


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Where is the Pacana family from?

You can see how Pacana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pacana family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pacana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pacana families living in New Jersey. This was about 23% of all the recorded Pacana's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Pacana families in 1920.
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What did your Pacana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pacana. 42% of Pacana men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pacana women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pacana were Finisher Handoperators Worker and Typist.

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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
    42%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%
  • Finisher Handoperators Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Typist
    50%

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Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Pacana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pacana 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Pacana. 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 183 military records available for the last name Pacana. For the veterans among your Pacana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pacana lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pacana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pacana in 1962 was 30, and 66 in 2004.

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