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Passmore Name Meaning

English (mainly Devon):: nickname from Old French passe mer ‘cross the sea’ used for a seafarer or sailor. See also Parslow . habitational name from Peasemore (Berkshire). The placename derives from Old English pise ‘pea’ + mere ‘pool’.

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


Similar surnames: Ashmore, Paramore, Cashmore, Patmore, Rushmore, Sisemore, Dunsmore

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Where is the Passmore family from?

You can see how Passmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Passmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Passmore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 127 Passmore families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Passmore's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Passmore families in 1911.
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What did your Passmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Passmore. 50% of Passmore men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Passmore women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Passmore were Labourer and Income. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Butcher
    13%
  • Income
    7%
  • Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Income
    16%
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Census Records

There are 55,000 census records available for the last name Passmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Passmore 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Passmore. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Passmore. For the veterans among your Passmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Passmore lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Passmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Passmore in 1948 was 34, and 70 in 2004.

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