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Passaro Family History

Passaro Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): regional variant of Passero also used as a personal name.

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


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Where is the Passaro family from?

You can see how Passaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Passaro family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Passaro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Passaro family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Passaro's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Passaro families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Passaro 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 Passaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Passaro. 16% of Passaro men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Passaro women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Passaro were Barber and Operator.

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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
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Barber
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    17%
  • Dry Cleaning
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Operator
    10%

What Passaro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Passaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Passaro 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 Passaro. 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 552 military records available for the last name Passaro. For the veterans among your Passaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Passaro lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Passaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Passaro in 1957 was 62, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Passaro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Passaro 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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