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Clossin Family History

Clossin Name 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: Closson, Crossin, Cossin, Cousin, Rossin, Cassin, Crossan, Classen

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Where is the Clossin family from?

You can see how Clossin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clossin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Clossin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Clossin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Clossin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Clossin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clossin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clossin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clossin. 40% of Clossin men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Clossin women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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 1940

  • Carpenter
    40%
  • Lineman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Part Owner
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Clossin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 890 census records available for the last name Clossin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clossin 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Clossin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 195 military records available for the last name Clossin. For the veterans among your Clossin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clossin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Clossin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Clossin in 1956 was 48, and 86 in 2003.

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