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Pasmussen Family History

Pasmussen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rasmussen, Asmussen, Rasmusson, Rasmusen, Mussen, Markussen

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Where is the Pasmussen family from?

You can see how Pasmussen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pasmussen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pasmussen family living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pasmussen's in USA. Oregon and 1 other state had the highest population of Pasmussen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pasmussen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pasmussen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pasmussen. 100% of Pasmussen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pasmussen women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Pasmussen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Pasmussen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pasmussen 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Pasmussen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Pasmussen. For the veterans among your Pasmussen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pasmussen lifespan?

Average Pasmussen life expectancy in 1974 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pasmussen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pasmussen 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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