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Pasey Family History

Pasey 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: Paley, Pusey, Pasley, Pasek, Pavey, Rasey, Posey, Pacey, Casey, Basey

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Where is the Pasey family from?

You can see how Pasey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pasey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pasey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Pasey families living in Indiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Pasey's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pasey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pasey 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 Pasey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pasey. 30% of Pasey men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Pasey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pasey were Truck Driver and Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Pasey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pasey 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Pasey. 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 355 military records available for the last name Pasey. For the veterans among your Pasey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pasey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Pasey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pasey in 1968 was 53, and 75 in 2003.

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