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Panger Family History

Panger 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: Pranger, Panter, Sanger, Manger, Ranger, Ganger, Zanger, Fanger

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Where is the Panger family from?

You can see how Panger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Panger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 25 Panger families living in Wisconsin. This was about 81% of all the recorded Panger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Panger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Panger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Panger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Panger. 37% of Panger men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Panger women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Panger were Farm Laborer and Teacher. .

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Panger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panger 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Panger. 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 167 military records available for the last name Panger. For the veterans among your Panger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Panger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Panger in 1963 was 83, and 82 in 2004.

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