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Gantzer Family History

Gantzer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Ganzer 1 2 and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Germanized form of Sorbian Gjancaŕ ‘potter’ (see Ganzer).

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


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Where is the Gantzer family from?

You can see how Gantzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gantzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gantzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Gantzer families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Gantzer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gantzer families in 1880.
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What did your Gantzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gantzer. 100% of Gantzer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gantzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gantzer 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Gantzer. 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 587 military records available for the last name Gantzer. For the veterans among your Gantzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gantzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gantzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gantzer in 1963 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gantzer 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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