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Pahnish Family History

Pahnish 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: Parrish, Danish, Barnish, Panich, Banish, Yanish, Parish, Hanish

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Where is the Pahnish family from?

You can see how Pahnish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pahnish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pahnish family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pahnish's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Pahnish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pahnish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pahnish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pahnish. 100% of Pahnish 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Pahnish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pahnish 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pahnish. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pahnish. For the veterans among your Pahnish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pahnish lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Pahnish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pahnish in 1969 was 83, and 78 in 1998.

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