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Nantz Family History

Nantz Surname Meaning

South German: from a pet form of an ancient Germanic compound name formed with Nant- (for example Nantwig Nantger);

its meaning is reflected in Middle High German nenden ‘to dare’.

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


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Where is the Nantz family from?

You can see how Nantz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nantz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nantz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Nantz families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Nantz's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Nantz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nantz 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 Nantz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nantz. 26% of Nantz men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Nantz women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nantz were Carpenter and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Nantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nantz 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Nantz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nantz. For the veterans among your Nantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nantz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Nantz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nantz in 1953 was 78, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nantz 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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