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Pansen Family History

Pansen 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: Gansen, Jansen, Hansen, Parson, Manser, Panter, Banse, Anson, Panek

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Where is the Pansen family from?

You can see how Pansen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pansen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pansen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Pansen families living in Illinois. This was about 46% of all the recorded Pansen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pansen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pansen 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 90 census records available for the last name Pansen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pansen 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Pansen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pansen. For the veterans among your Pansen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pansen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1989, in the United States, Pansen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Pansen in 1963 was 74, and 72 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pansen 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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