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Passehl Name Meaning

East German (of Slavic origin): variant of Possehl .

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


Similar surnames: Possehl, Passer, Cassel, Mastel, Rassel, Sissel, Bissell, Passey

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Where is the Passehl family from?

You can see how Passehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Passehl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Passehl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Passehl families living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Passehl's in USA. Indiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Passehl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Passehl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Passehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Passehl. 69% of Passehl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Passehl women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    69%
  • Laborer
    32%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Passehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Passehl 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Passehl. 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 168 military records available for the last name Passehl. For the veterans among your Passehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Passehl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Passehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Passehl in 1963 was 78, and 70 in 2004.

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