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Panko Name Meaning

Ukrainian; Rusyn (in Slovakia mainly Paňko): from a pet form of the personal name Panteleymon (Greek Panteleēmōn; see Pantaleo ) and also of some other names beginning with Pa(n)-. Ukrainian Rusyn and Slovak: nickname from a diminutive of pan ‘mister lord landlord’. Hungarian (Pankó): from a pet form of the personal name Pongrác (see Pankratz ).

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


Similar surnames: Danko, Janko, Palko, Manko, Banko, Pasko, Lacko, Marko, Hanko, Franko

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You can see how Panko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panko family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Panko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Panko families living in Alberta. This was about 60% of all the recorded Panko's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Panko families in 1911.
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What did your Panko ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Panko. 72% of Panko men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Passenger Lists

There are 850 immigration records available for the last name Panko. 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 790 military records available for the last name Panko. For the veterans among your Panko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panko lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Panko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Panko in 1945 was 33, and 80 in 2004.

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