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Closson Family History

Closson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Clawson.

French: from a pet form of the personal name Closs

an old variant of Claus

a name of German and Flemish (Dutch) origin.

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


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Where is the Closson family from?

You can see how Closson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Closson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Closson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Closson families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Closson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Closson families in 1891.
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What did your Closson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Closson. 18% of Closson men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Closson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Closson were Salesman and 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
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Closson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Closson 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 712 immigration records available for the last name Closson. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Closson. For the veterans among your Closson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Closson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Closson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Closson in 1954 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Closson 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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