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Passel Family History

Passel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hassel, Fassel, Rassel, Kassel, Cassel, Passe, Gassel, Passer

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Where is the Passel family from?

You can see how Passel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Passel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Passel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Passel families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Passel's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Passel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Passel 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 Passel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Passel. 50% of Passel men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Passel women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Passel were Farmer and Assemble.

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Assemble
    40%

What Passel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 676 census records available for the last name Passel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Passel 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Passel. 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 218 military records available for the last name Passel. For the veterans among your Passel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Passel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Passel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Passel in 1968 was 78, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Passel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Passel 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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