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Panther Family History

Panther Surname Meaning

German: variant of Panter

English: variant of Panter

Native American: translation into English (and shortening) of any personal name based on a word meaning generically ‘cat’ but more specifically denoting a ‘panther’; see Tiger.

Germanized or Americanized form of Slovenian Pantar or of its rare variant Panter.

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


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Where is the Panther family from?

You can see how Panther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Panther families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 161 Panther families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Panther's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Panther families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Panther surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Panther ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Panther. 32% of Panther men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Panther women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Panther were Farm Labourer and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    32%
  • Bricklayer
    19%
  • Carpenter joiner
    13%
  • Farm Labourer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Retired
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Panther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Panther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panther 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 678 immigration records available for the last name Panther. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Panther. For the veterans among your Panther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panther lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Panther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Panther in 1954 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Panther 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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