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Closse Family History

Closse 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: Cosse, Close, Closser, Closs, Clouse, Crosse, Cross, Fosse, Corse

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Where is the Closse family from?

You can see how Closse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Closse family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Closse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Closse families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Closse's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Closse families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Closse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Closse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Closse 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Closse. 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 32 military records available for the last name Closse. For the veterans among your Closse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Closse lifespan?

Average Closse life expectancy in 2000 was 101 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Closse 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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