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Passant Family History

Passant Surname Meaning

Perhaps from a reduced form of Old French passe avant ‘pass in advance’ possibly a nickname for a herald or messenger.

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Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Passant family from?

You can see how Passant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Passant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Passant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Passant families living in Shropshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Passant's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Passant families in 1891.
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What did your Passant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Passant. 23% of Passant men worked as a Farmer and 77% of Passant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Passant were General Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Gardener
    23%
  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • General Farm Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Passant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Passant 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Passant. 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 235 military records available for the last name Passant. For the veterans among your Passant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Passant lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Passant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Passant in 1962 was 91, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Passant 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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