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Closky Family History

Closky 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: Klosky, Close, Crosby, Clasby, Lasky, Lesky, Clos, Trosky, Ploski

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Where is the Closky family from?

You can see how Closky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Closky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Closky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Closky families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Closky's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Closky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Closky 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 Closky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Closky. 60% of Closky men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Machine Operator
    40%

What Closky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Closky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Closky 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Closky. 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 294 military records available for the last name Closky. For the veterans among your Closky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Closky lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Closky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Closky in 1957 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Closky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Closky ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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