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Passi Family History

Passi Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Khatri and Sikh name of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Passi family from?

You can see how Passi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Passi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Passi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Passi families living in Massachusetts. This was about 18% of all the recorded Passi's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Passi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Passi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Passi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Passi. 32% of Passi men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Passi women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Passi were Farmer and New Worker.

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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
    32%
  • Marblworker Machine
    16%
  • Peddler
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Passi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Passi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Passi 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 653 immigration records available for the last name Passi. 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 388 military records available for the last name Passi. For the veterans among your Passi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Passi lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Passi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Passi in 1959 was 54, and 89 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Passi 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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