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Clos Family History

Clos Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kloss. It is also found in France (Lorraine).

French: topographic name for someone who lived by an enclosure of some sort from Old French clos ‘enclosure’ (from Late Latin clausum past participle of claudere ‘to close’).

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


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Where is the Clos family from?

You can see how Clos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clos family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Clos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Clos families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Clos's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clos 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 Clos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clos. 50% of Clos men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Clos women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clos were Printer 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Printer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Clos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Clos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clos 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 820 immigration records available for the last name Clos. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Clos. For the veterans among your Clos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clos lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Clos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Clos in 1958 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clos 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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