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Closkin Family History

Closkin 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: Laskin, Hoskin, Slotkin, Ploski, Plotkin, Soskin, Luskin, Closson

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Where is the Closkin family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Closkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Closkin 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Closkin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Closkin. For the veterans among your Closkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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