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Pannier Family History

Pannier Surname Meaning

French: from panier ‘basket’ used as a metonymic occupational name for a maker or merchant.

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


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Where is the Pannier family from?

You can see how Pannier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pannier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pannier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Pannier families living in Herefordshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Pannier's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Pannier families in 1891.
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What did your Pannier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pannier. 36% of Pannier men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Pannier women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pannier were Bartender and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Bartender
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%

What Pannier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pannier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pannier 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Pannier. 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 681 military records available for the last name Pannier. For the veterans among your Pannier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pannier lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pannier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pannier in 1960 was 58, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pannier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pannier 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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