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Passon Family History

Passon Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Polish Pasoń or Pason a derivative of pas ‘belt’. The Germanized form is found in both Poland and Germany.

English: perhaps an altered form of Parson; see Parsons.

This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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You can see how Passon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Passon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Passon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Passon families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Passon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Passon families in 1891.
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What did your Passon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Passon. 100% of Passon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Passon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Passon 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Passon. 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 683 military records available for the last name Passon. For the veterans among your Passon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Passon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Passon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Passon in 1961 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Passon 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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