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Panting Family History

Panting Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of either Penton or Panton.

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


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Where is the Panting family from?

You can see how Panting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panting family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Panting families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 112 Panting families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Panting's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Panting families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Panting surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Panting 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 Panting. 18% of Panting men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Panting women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Panting were Gardener and Retired.

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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
    18%
  • Farm Carter
    14%
  • Farmworker
    9%
  • Gardener
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Retired
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Panting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panting 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Panting. 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 632 military records available for the last name Panting. For the veterans among your Panting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panting lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Panting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Panting in 1949 was 48, and 75 in 2003.

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