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Dantz Family History

Dantz Surname 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: Lantz, Nantz, Danz, Wantz, Kantz, Dant, Datz, Jantz, Rantz, Duntz

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Where is the Dantz family from?

You can see how Dantz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dantz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dantz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Dantz families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Dantz's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Dantz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dantz 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 Dantz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dantz. 30% of Dantz men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Dantz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dantz were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Dantz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dantz 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Dantz. 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 422 military records available for the last name Dantz. For the veterans among your Dantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dantz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dantz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dantz in 1963 was 69, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dantz 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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