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Dantzer Family History

Dantzer 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: Dantzler, Danzer, Gantzer, Lantzer, Ganter, Tanzer, Panter, Danner

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Where is the Dantzer family from?

You can see how Dantzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dantzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dantzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Dantzer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dantzer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dantzer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dantzer 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 Dantzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Registered Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dantzer. 72% of Dantzer men worked as a Farm Laborer and 34% of Dantzer women worked as a Registered Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dantzer were Salesman and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Registered Nurse
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Dantzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 790 census records available for the last name Dantzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dantzer 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Dantzer. 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 146 military records available for the last name Dantzer. For the veterans among your Dantzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dantzer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Dantzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dantzer in 1965 was 70, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dantzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dantzer 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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