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Passlow Family History

Passlow 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: Passow, Parslow, Partlow, Maslow, Anslow, Dassow, Parlow, Passon

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Where is the Passlow family from?

You can see how Passlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Passlow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Passlow families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Passlow family living in Glamorgan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Passlow's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 2 other counties had the highest population of Passlow families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Passlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Passlow 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Passlow. 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 11 military records available for the last name Passlow. For the veterans among your Passlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Passlow lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Passlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Passlow in 1979 was 56, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Passlow 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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