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Pankiw Family History

Pankiw 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: Pankow, Hankin, Panko, Parkin, Panfil, Mankin, Rankin, Pandit, Panik

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Where is the Pankiw family from?

You can see how Pankiw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pankiw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pankiw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pankiw families living in Missouri. This was about 29% of all the recorded Pankiw's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pankiw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pankiw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pankiw ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pankiw. 63% of Pankiw 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 1921

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pankiw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pankiw 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Pankiw. 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 161 military records available for the last name Pankiw. For the veterans among your Pankiw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pankiw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pankiw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pankiw in 1963 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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