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Lanz Name Meaning

South German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Lanzo originally a short form of various compound names with the first element lant ‘land territory’ but later used as an independent name. This surname is also found in France (Alsace). German: metonymic occupational name from Middle High German lanze ‘lance’ for a maker of those weapons. German: habitational name from any of several places called Lanz. Compare Lantz and Lance .

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


Similar surnames: Hanz, Linz, Glanz, Ranz, Ganz, Sanz, Kanz, Planz, Lail, Lentz

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Where is the Lanz family from?

You can see how Lanz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lanz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Lanz families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Lanz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lanz families in 1891.
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What did your Lanz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Baker Manager (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lanz. 100% of Lanz men worked as a Baker Manager (retired) and 60% of Lanz 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Baker Manager (retired)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Bakers Shop Assist
    40%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Lanz. 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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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Lanz. For the veterans among your Lanz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanz lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lanz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lanz in 1950 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

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