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Panwitt Family History

Panwitt 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: Parfitt, Pandit, Panitz, Pewitt, Prewitt, Padgitt, Parrott, Rabbitt

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Where is the Panwitt family from?

You can see how Panwitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panwitt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Panwitt family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Panwitt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Panwitt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Panwitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panwitt 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 immigration records available for the last name Panwitt. 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 5 military records available for the last name Panwitt. For the veterans among your Panwitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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