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Passes Family History

Passes Name 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: Passe, Passer, Passey, Masse, Paske, Hassel, Massey, Pasley, Pass

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Where is the Passes family from?

You can see how Passes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Passes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Passes families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Passes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Passes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Passes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Passes ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Passes ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Passes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Passes 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Passes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Passes. For the veterans among your Passes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Passes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Passes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Passes in 1970 was 63, and 87 in 2000.

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