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Panett Family History

Panett 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: Pagett, Panetta, Panetti, Manetta, Panek, Garnett, Parent, Barnett

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Where is the Panett family from?

You can see how Panett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Panett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Panett families living in Hampshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Panett's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Panett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Panett 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 Panett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Panett. 100% of Panett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Panett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panett 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Panett. 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 46 military records available for the last name Panett. For the veterans among your Panett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1980, in the United States, Panett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Panett in 1964 was 78, and 65 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Panett 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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