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Panderson Family History

Panderson 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: Anderson, Sanderson, Randerson, Manderson, Enderson, Patterson

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Where is the Panderson family from?

You can see how Panderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panderson family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Panderson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Panderson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Panderson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Panderson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Panderson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Panderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Panderson. 100% of Panderson men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Panderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panderson 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Panderson. 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 19 military records available for the last name Panderson. For the veterans among your Panderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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