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Pannebaker Family History

Pannebaker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Pannebäcker, Pannebacker or Pfannebecker occupational names for a maker of roof tiles or a tiler (see Pennypacker).

These names likely refer to individuals who specialized in the craft of roof tiling.

Roof tiling is an important aspect of construction that involves the application of tiles to roofs for protection and aesthetic appeal.

The profession of tiling has a rich history, with variations in naming based on regional languages and dialects.

It is possible that these names also have connections to their Dutch cognate Pannebakker.

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


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Where is the Pannebaker family from?

You can see how Pannebaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pannebaker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pannebaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Pannebaker families living in Manitoba. This was about 64% of all the recorded Pannebaker's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Pannebaker families in 1911.
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What did your Pannebaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pannebaker. 23% of Pannebaker men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pannebaker women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pannebaker were Mechanic and Proprietor.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeping
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

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Passenger Lists

There are 35 immigration records available for the last name Pannebaker. 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 267 military records available for the last name Pannebaker. For the veterans among your Pannebaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pannebaker lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pannebaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pannebaker in 1960 was 65, and 70 in 2004.

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