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Panis Family History

Panis Surname Meaning

Flemish and Dutch: shortened form of Panhuis, a nickname for someone working or living in a panhuis ‘brewery’. Dutch; Slovak (Pánis): possibly a (humanistic) metonymic occupational name from Latin panis ‘bread’.

French: metonymic occupational name from panis ‘millet’ (from Latin panicum). Greek: from a derivative of the personal name Panos or a shortened form of any of various patronymics derived from this name.

Filipino: nickname derived from Ilokano panes ‘strong’.

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


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Where is the Panis family from?

You can see how Panis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Panis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Panis families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Panis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Panis families in 1911.
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What did your Panis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Panis. 32% of Panis men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Panis women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Panis were Proprietor and Waitress.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Mill Worker
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Panis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panis 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 869 immigration records available for the last name Panis. 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 312 military records available for the last name Panis. For the veterans among your Panis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Panis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Panis in 1962 was 70, and 75 in 2004.

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