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Passett Family History

Passett 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: Hassett, Gassett, Bassett, Massett, Paskett, Fassett, Baskett

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Where is the Passett family from?

You can see how Passett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Passett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Passett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Passett families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Passett's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Passett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Passett 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 Passett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Passett. 50% of Passett men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Passett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Passett 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Passett. 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 113 military records available for the last name Passett. For the veterans among your Passett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Passett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Passett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Passett in 1965 was 58, and 79 in 2003.

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