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Panitch Family History

Panitch Name 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: Panich, Patch, Panico, Pavich, Panitz, Anich, Janisch, Hanisch

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Where is the Panitch family from?

You can see how Panitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panitch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Panitch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Panitch families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Panitch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Panitch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Panitch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Panitch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Panitch. 47% of Panitch men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Panitch women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    47%
  • Proprietor
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Panitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panitch 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Panitch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Panitch. For the veterans among your Panitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panitch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Panitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Panitch in 1965 was 72, and 97 in 2003.

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