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Passarella Family History

Passarella Surname Meaning

Italian: probably of multiple origin. In part it is from passerella ‘little bridge’ ‘footbridge’ applied as a topographic name, a habitational name from any of numerous places called with this word.

In some cases it is from a diminutive of Passaro; the ending in -a typical of southern dialects possibly arises from the vulgar Latin form passar of Latin passer -eris.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Passarella family from?

You can see how Passarella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Passarella family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Passarella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 3 Passarella families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Passarella's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Passarella families in 1901.
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What did your Passarella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Passarella. 36% of Passarella men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Passarella women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Passarella were Helper and Sewer.

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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
    36%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Helper
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Sewer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Passarella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Passarella 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Passarella. 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 566 military records available for the last name Passarella. For the veterans among your Passarella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Passarella lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Passarella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Passarella in 1950 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

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