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Pantazis Family History

Pantazis Surname Meaning

Greek: from the personal name Pantazis meaning ‘may you live for ever’ from panta ‘always’ + zis ‘may you live’ (an inflected form of the verb zein ‘to live’) a protective name given to ward off infant mortality.

Or a shortened form of any of various patronymics derived from this name e.g. Pantazopoulos.

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


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Where is the Pantazis family from?

You can see how Pantazis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pantazis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pantazis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Pantazis family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pantazis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pantazis families in 1911.
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What did your Pantazis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pantazis. 34% of Pantazis men worked as a Cook and 100% of Pantazis women worked as a 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

  • Cook
    34%
  • Chef
    23%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Pantazis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Pantazis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pantazis 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pantazis. 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 127 military records available for the last name Pantazis. For the veterans among your Pantazis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pantazis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pantazis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pantazis in 1964 was 82, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pantazis 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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