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Passano Family History

Passano 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: Bassano, Cassano, Passino, Passaro, Sassano, Castano, Hassan, Cassaro

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Where is the Passano family from?

You can see how Passano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Passano family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Passano families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Passano families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Passano's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Passano families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Passano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Passano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Practical Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Passano. 100% of Passano men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Passano women worked as a Practical Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Practical Nurse
    100%

What Passano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Passano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Passano 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Passano. 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 119 military records available for the last name Passano. For the veterans among your Passano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Passano lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Passano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Passano in 1965 was 66, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Passano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Passano 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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