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Panzner Family History

Panzner 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: Panzer, Patzner, Pinner, Tanner, Tanzer, Penner, Panter, Langner

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Where is the Panzner family from?

You can see how Panzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panzner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Panzner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Panzner families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Panzner's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Panzner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Panzner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Panzner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Panzner. 100% of Panzner men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Panzner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Panzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panzner 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Panzner. 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 184 military records available for the last name Panzner. For the veterans among your Panzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panzner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Panzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Panzner in 1965 was 78, and 62 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Panzner 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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