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Pankowski Family History

Pankowski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from Pękowo (Polish post-war name German Pankow it doesn't exist anymore) near Szczecinek in West Pomeranian Voivodeship or (less possibly) from Pękowo in Masovian Voivodeship.

Panki in Silesian Voivodeship and places called Panków or Pankowo now in Ukraine.

Alternatively, a derivative of the personal name Panek.

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


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Where is the Pankowski family from?

You can see how Pankowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pankowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pankowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Pankowski families living in Michigan. This was about 18% of all the recorded Pankowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pankowski families in 1920.
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What did your Pankowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pankowski. 54% of Pankowski men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Pankowski women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pankowski were Mechanic and Clerk.

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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
    54%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Trimmer
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Sorter
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pankowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pankowski 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Pankowski. 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 595 military records available for the last name Pankowski. For the veterans among your Pankowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pankowski lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Pankowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Pankowski in 1958 was 48, and 86 in 2004.

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