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Passala Family History

Passala 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: La Sala, Pascal, Cassata, Massara, Marsala, Pakkala, Lassila, Pascale

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Where is the Passala family from?

You can see how Passala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Passala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Passala family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Passala's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Passala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Passala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Passala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Passala 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 immigration records available for the last name Passala. 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 1 military records available for the last name Passala. For the veterans among your Passala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Passala lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Passala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Passala in 1981 was 68, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Passala 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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