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Panaro Family History

Panaro Surname Meaning

Italian: from panaro ‘basket hamper’ from Latin panarium ‘bread basket’ perhaps used to denote a basket maker or a baker.

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


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Where is the Panaro family from?

You can see how Panaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panaro family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Panaro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Panaro families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Panaro's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Panaro families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Panaro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Panaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Panaro. 36% of Panaro men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Panaro women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Panaro were Manager and Power Machine Operator.

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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
    36%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Tailor
    8%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Power Machine Operator
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Panaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panaro 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 832 immigration records available for the last name Panaro. 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 666 military records available for the last name Panaro. For the veterans among your Panaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panaro lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Panaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Panaro in 1951 was 34, and 73 in 2004.

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