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Panfil Family History

Panfil Surname Meaning

Polish and Ukrainian: from the personal name Panfil Pamfil a derivative of Greek Pamphilos (see Pamphile).

Jewish (from Poland): adoption of the Polish name (see 1 above).

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


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Where is the Panfil family from?

You can see how Panfil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panfil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Panfil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Panfil family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Panfil's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Panfil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Panfil 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 Panfil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Panfil. 41% of Panfil men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Panfil women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Panfil were Molder and Waitress.

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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
    41%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Molder
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    27%
  • Typist
    27%
  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Waitress
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Panfil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panfil 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Panfil. 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 350 military records available for the last name Panfil. For the veterans among your Panfil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panfil lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Panfil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Panfil in 1949 was 26, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Panfil 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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