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Passer Family History

Passer Surname Meaning

German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Passer family from?

You can see how Passer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Passer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Passer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Passer families living in Leicestershire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Passer's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Passer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Passer 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 Passer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chartered Accountant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Passer. 100% of Passer men worked as a Chartered Accountant and 60% of Passer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Chartered Accountant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Dictaphone Typist
    40%

What Passer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Passer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Passer 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Passer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Passer. For the veterans among your Passer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Passer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Passer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Passer in 1957 was 25, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Passer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Passer 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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