Can anyone help me with the Pasano family heritage?

[jpnelson]

My 83 year old grandmother has told the family that she believes we are "French". Due to the young death of her mother leaving all of the 9 children behind that wound up separated and some in orphanages, I don't believe my grandmother ever knew "factually" what the family heritage was at all. I always thought my grandmother and some of my siblings looked Italian. Upon looking at the records I could find, it appears I was right. I think my great-grandfather left great confusion by filling out various census forms by saying he was Canadian on one, From New York on another, and from France on another. Maybe he couldn't read well? Anyway, my grandmother is Adele Pasano born in 1924, and my great Grandfather is George J Pasano born 1888 or 1889- married to Vera. I tried all day to find out what his father's name is and checked passenger lists, but only wound up frustrated. I just want to know, and it would really answer alot of questions in my family. Are we of Italian descent? and I would really like to know what George Pasano's father's name is.

[vj]

Hi & Welcome to the Forum !
Can only find records for a George Pasano born abt 1897
Lived in Rochester NY
In 1930 married to Vera...
1930 Pasano family census
Valarie

[vj]

possible 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card
George Pasono
25 Cumberland Street, Rochester NY
Born 6 Jul 1897
in Rochester (Monroe) NY
Father born in Montreal, Canada
Mother Lena (at same address)

[vj]

George Pasano & parents?

possible 1910 census
Home in 1910:
250 Wilkins
Rochester Ward 17, Monroe, New York

Levi Pesono 46 Canada
- both parents born in Canada
- married 20 yrs (abt 1890)
- immig 1865, Na
Lina Pesono 42 Canada
- both parents born in Canada
- 6 children born, 6 children living
- immig 1871
Arthur Pesono 18 NY
Emma Pesono 17 NY
Fred Pesono 15 NY
Louisa Pesono 14 Mass.
George Pesono 12 NY
Adell Pesono 5 NY

possible 1900 census
Home in 1900:
29 Berlin St
Rochester Ward 17, Monroe, New York

Levi Pesno 35, Mar 1865 Canada
- parents born in Canada
- married 10 yrs (abt 1890)
- immig 1868 in US 32 yrs, Na
Lena Pesno 32, Apr 1868 Canada
- parents born in Canada
- 5 children born, 5 children living
- immig 1882 in US 18 yrs
Arthur Pesno 9, May 1891 NY
Emma Pesno 8, May 1892 NY
Fred Pesno 6, Jul 1893 NY
Louisa Pesno 4, Apr 1896 Mass.
George Pesno 2, born Jul 1897 NY
Boarder
Richard Pesno 31, Oct 1869 Mass.

[vj]

George Pasano’s brothers?
- Both born in Rochester
- Both spell their names Pasono ...

1917 WWI Draft Registration Card
Arthur Pasono 26
Born 3 May 1890
in Rochester

1917 WWI Draft Registration Card
Alfred Pasono 22
Born 26 Aug 1894
in Rochester

[vj]

SSDI: Pasono/Pasano

Name: Arthur Pasono
SSN: 473-34-xxxx
Last Residence: 14616 Rochester, Monroe, New York
Born: 3 May 1891 Died: Jan 1967
State (Year) SSN issued: Minnesota

Name: Alfred Pasano
SSN: 399-07-xxxx
Last Residence: Wisconsin
Born: 26 Aug 1894
Died: Sep 1962
State (Year) SSN issued: Wisconsin (Before 1951 )

Name: George Pasono
SSN: 126-09-xxxx
Last Residence: 14612 Rochester, Monroe, New York
Born: 6 Jul 1897 Died: Dec 1969
State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951 )

[jpnelson]

Wow..... You are truly amazing.... Thank you so much... I spent over 10 hours with a hot laptop burning a square on my legs, and I never thought that the names and spellings would change and morph over time. I thought names were permanent. Things must have been a little more lax w/ details? So if everyone is from Montreal Canada - French must be right.... And my grandma must have either imagined an uncle Nelson or maybe Alfred or Arthur were nicknamed Nelson.

Huge questions answered!!! I'd better call my father and cancel the big Italian festival I thought we would be having. He was looking forward to the cuisine!! Thank you so much, I am in debt to you! I am an artist, and if there is ever anything I can do for you - please do not hesitate!! -Jen

[vj]

City of Rochester
Marriage Records
Archives search

Year of Marriage 1920
Last Name ADDISON
First Name VERA
Middle Initial
Spouse's Last Name PASONO
Spouse's First Name GEORGE
Spouse's Middle Initial
Volume 9
License # 31667


George's sister Louisa?

Year of Marriage 1924
Last Name PASONO
First Name LOUISE
Middle Initial
Spouse's Last Name RIVELLI
Spouse's First Name AUGUSTO
Spouse's Middle Initial
Volume 16
License # 44527

George's sister Adele?

Year of Marriage 1926
Last Name PASONO
First Name ADELE
Middle Initial
Spouse's Last Name WEDOW
Spouse's First Name CLYDE
Spouse's Middle Initial C
Volume 20
License # 52929

[vj]

Thank you so much...
I spent over 10 hours with a hot laptop burning a square on my legs,
and I never thought that the names and spellings would change and morph over time.
I thought names were permanent.
Things must have been a little more lax w/ details?
So if everyone is from Montreal Canada - French must be right....
And my grandma must have either imagined an uncle Nelson or maybe
Alfred or Arthur were nicknamed Nelson.

Jen, you are very welcome!
We're so glad we could help !
Spelling on census records especially can be pretty awful - it
depended on who was giving the information and whether or
not the census enumerator could understand them.
Your ancestors may have spoken French at home.
There is a chance that neither Pasano or Pasono is the original
family name - your g-grandparents may have 'Americanized' it.
You may have a g-uncle Nelson, he could be one of George's
sister's husbands...
Your family can be traced back to Canada - try posting what you
have over on our Canadian forum. Several researchers over there
are very familiar with the Quebec records.
Canadian Forum
You may want to order some Vital Records from NY - these may have
your g-grandmother Lena's maiden name on them.
You never know - you may find that Italian connection!
Valarie

Neat website Monroe County

& one for ordering NY State Vital Records