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Pankoski Family History

Pankoski 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: Pankowski, Palkowski, Janoski, Jankowski, Mankowski, Bankowski

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Where is the Pankoski family from?

You can see how Pankoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pankoski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pankoski families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pankoski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pankoski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pankoski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pankoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pankoski. 100% of Pankoski 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 258 census records available for the last name Pankoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pankoski 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Pankoski. 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 43 military records available for the last name Pankoski. For the veterans among your Pankoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pankoski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pankoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pankoski in 1963 was 71, and 72 in 2004.

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