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Paniak Family History

Paniak 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: Panik, Janiak, Panek, Panas, Pozniak, Pasciak, Banik, Lanik, Panza

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Where is the Paniak family from?

You can see how Paniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Paniak families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Paniak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Paniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paniak 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 62 census records available for the last name Paniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paniak 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Paniak. 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 37 military records available for the last name Paniak. For the veterans among your Paniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paniak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Paniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Paniak in 1963 was 56, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paniak 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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