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Pankus Family History

Pankus 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: Pinkus, Mankus, Banks, Malkus, Panas, Angus, Backus, Panko, Paus

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Where is the Pankus family from?

You can see how Pankus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pankus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pankus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pankus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pankus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pankus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pankus ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Pankus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pankus 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Pankus. 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 50 military records available for the last name Pankus. For the veterans among your Pankus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pankus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Pankus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pankus in 1964 was 42, and 56 in 1998.

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