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Passas Family History

Passas 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: Pallas, Assaf, Panas, Pass, Hassan, Papas, Assad, Massa, Pascal

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Where is the Passas family from?

You can see how Passas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Passas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Passas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Passas families living in Warwickshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Passas's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Passas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Passas 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 Passas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Passas. 43% of Passas men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Roper
    29%

What Passas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 474 census records available for the last name Passas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Passas 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 997 immigration records available for the last name Passas. 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 126 military records available for the last name Passas. For the veterans among your Passas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Passas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Passas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Passas in 1962 was 72, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Passas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Passas 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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