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Pasen Family History

Pasen 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: Palen, Pasek, Aasen, Paden, Posen, Hasen, Papen, Paben, Pase, Kasen

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Where is the Pasen family from?

You can see how Pasen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pasen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pasen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Pasen family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pasen's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Pasen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pasen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pasen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pasen. 50% of Pasen 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Pasen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Pasen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pasen 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Pasen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pasen. For the veterans among your Pasen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pasen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Pasen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pasen in 1969 was 71, and 73 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pasen 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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