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Closterman Family History

Closterman 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: Klosterman, Klostermann, Chesterman, Kosterman, Osterman, Kloosterman

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Where is the Closterman family from?

You can see how Closterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Closterman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Closterman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Closterman family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Closterman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Closterman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Closterman 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 Closterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Closterman. 34% of Closterman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Closterman women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Closterman were Farmer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Spooler
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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What Closterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Closterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Closterman 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Closterman. 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 138 military records available for the last name Closterman. For the veterans among your Closterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Closterman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Closterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Closterman in 1963 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

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