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Passaglia Family History

Passaglia 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: Battaglia, Buscaglia, La Paglia, Paglia, Ramaglia, Papalia

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Where is the Passaglia family from?

You can see how Passaglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Passaglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Passaglia families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Passaglia's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Passaglia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Passaglia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Passaglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Peddler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Passaglia. 34% of Passaglia men worked as a Peddler.

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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

  • Peddler
    34%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Tailor
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Passaglia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Passaglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Passaglia 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Passaglia. 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 82 military records available for the last name Passaglia. For the veterans among your Passaglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Passaglia lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Passaglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Passaglia in 1944 was 21, and 78 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Passaglia 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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