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Pahnke Family History

Pahnke Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian Pank and of Polish Panek. Compare Panke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pahnke family from?

You can see how Pahnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pahnke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pahnke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Pahnke families living in Illinois. This was about 93% of all the recorded Pahnke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pahnke families in 1880.
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What did your Pahnke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pahnke. 27% of Pahnke men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Pahnke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pahnke were New Worker and Bookkeeper.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Pahnke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pahnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pahnke 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 659 immigration records available for the last name Pahnke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 454 military records available for the last name Pahnke. For the veterans among your Pahnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pahnke lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Pahnke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Pahnke in 1952 was 47, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pahnke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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