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Closner Family History

Closner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Klausner.

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


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Where is the Closner family from?

You can see how Closner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Closner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Closner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Closner families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Closner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Closner families in 1891.
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What did your Closner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Closner. 30% of Closner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Closner women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Owner
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Closner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Closner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Closner 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Closner. 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 213 military records available for the last name Closner. For the veterans among your Closner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Closner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Closner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Closner in 1959 was 43, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Closner 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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