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Closs Family History

Closs Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kloss and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

It is also found in France (Lorraine).

English: variant of Close once common in Caernarvonshire Wales.

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


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Where is the Closs family from?

You can see how Closs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Closs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Closs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 62 Closs families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Closs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Closs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Closs 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 Closs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Closs. 50% of Closs men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 80% of Closs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Closs were Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter joiner
    50%
  • Joiner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    6%

What Closs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Closs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Closs 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Closs. 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 Closs. For the veterans among your Closs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Closs lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Closs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Closs in 1953 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Closs 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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