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Clossey Family History

Clossey 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: Cossey, Closser, Cosse, Close, Fossey, Cooksey, Clowney, Rossey

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Where is the Clossey family from?

You can see how Clossey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clossey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Clossey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Clossey families living in Devon. This was about 44% of all the recorded Clossey's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Clossey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clossey 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 Clossey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clossey. 100% of Clossey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Clossey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Clossey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clossey 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Clossey. 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 141 military records available for the last name Clossey. For the veterans among your Clossey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clossey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Clossey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Clossey in 1956 was 39, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clossey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clossey 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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