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Passino Family History

Passino Name Meaning

Italian: most likely a derivative of passo ‘passage way’ applied as a topographic name or a habitational name from any of numerous places called with this word. Italian: possibly from the diminutive of a personal name such as Passio (from Latin passio ‘Christ's passion’) or Paxius (from Latin pax ‘peace’). Altered form of French Canadian Pinsonneault or Passineau .

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


Similar surnames: Passini, Cassino, Paolino, Masino, Pisano, Laskin, Pardini, Sassano

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Where is the Passino family from?

You can see how Passino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Passino family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Passino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Passino family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Passino's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Passino families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Passino surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Passino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Passino. 54% of Passino men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Passino women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Passino were Salesman and 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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Passino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Passino 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Passino. 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 254 military records available for the last name Passino. For the veterans among your Passino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Passino lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Passino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Passino in 1961 was 47, and 59 in 2004.

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