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Panke Family History

Panke Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian Pank and of Polish Panek. Compare Pahnke.

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


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Where is the Panke family from?

You can see how Panke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Panke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Panke families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Panke's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Panke families in 1891.
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What did your Panke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Panke. 100% of Panke 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Panke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panke 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Panke. 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 452 military records available for the last name Panke. For the veterans among your Panke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Panke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Panke in 1963 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Panke 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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