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Cloos Family History

Cloos Surname Meaning

Dutch and German: variant of Kloos. This surname is also found in France (mainly Lorraine).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cloos family from?

You can see how Cloos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cloos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cloos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Cloos families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cloos's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cloos families in 1891.
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What did your Cloos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cloos. 39% of Cloos men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Cloos women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cloos were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Cloos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cloos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cloos 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Cloos. 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 669 military records available for the last name Cloos. For the veterans among your Cloos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cloos lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cloos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cloos in 1961 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cloos 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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