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Closman Family History

Closman 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: Cosman, Crosman, Osman, Crossman, Kosman, Sloman, Cosma, Rosman

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Where is the Closman family from?

You can see how Closman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Closman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Closman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Closman families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Closman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Closman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Closman 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 Closman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Closman. 100% of Closman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Closman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Closman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Closman 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Closman. 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 55 military records available for the last name Closman. For the veterans among your Closman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Closman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Closman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Closman in 1964 was 56, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Closman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Closman 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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