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Passwater Family History

Passwater Surname Meaning

English (London): probably an occupational name for a ferryman.

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


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Where is the Passwater family from?

You can see how Passwater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Passwater family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Passwater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Passwater families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Passwater's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Passwater families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Passwater 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 Passwater ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Passwater. 21% of Passwater men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Passwater women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Passwater were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%

What Passwater family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Passwater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Passwater 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Passwater. 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 424 military records available for the last name Passwater. For the veterans among your Passwater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Passwater lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Passwater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Passwater in 1957 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Passwater 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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