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Pawnee Family History

Pawnee 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: Paine, Panek, Tawney, Pawley, Pane, Parnes, Payne, Pawel, Pattee

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Where is the Pawnee family from?

You can see how Pawnee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawnee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pawnee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Pawnee family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pawnee's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pawnee families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 986 census records available for the last name Pawnee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawnee 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pawnee. 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 382 military records available for the last name Pawnee. For the veterans among your Pawnee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawnee lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pawnee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pawnee in 1967 was 81, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pawnee 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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