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Closey Family History

Closey 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: Close, Cloney, Cosey, Losey, Coley, Crosby, Slowey, Clasby, Clower

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Where is the Closey family from?

You can see how Closey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Closey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Closey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Closey family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Closey's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Closey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Closey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Closey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Closey. 100% of Closey men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 822 census records available for the last name Closey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Closey 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Closey. 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 100 military records available for the last name Closey. For the veterans among your Closey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Closey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Closey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Closey in 1970 was 85, and 78 in 1995.

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