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Panzau Family History

Panzau 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: Panza, Pankau, Panas, Lanza, Landau, Panzer, Danza, Anzai, Penza

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Where is the Panzau family from?

You can see how Panzau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panzau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Panzau family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Panzau's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Panzau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Panzau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Panzau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Panzau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panzau 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Panzau. 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 22 military records available for the last name Panzau. For the veterans among your Panzau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panzau lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Panzau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Panzau in 1967 was 74, and 81 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Panzau 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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