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Hanzer Family History

Hanzer 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: Tanzer, Panzer, Hanger, Haner, Hanmer, Wanzer, Hanzel, Ganzer, Hanner

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Where is the Hanzer family from?

You can see how Hanzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Hanzer families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hanzer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hanzer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanzer 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 Hanzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanzer. 45% of Hanzer men worked as a Farm Laborer and 50% of Hanzer women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanzer were Miner 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

  • Farm Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Miner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Hanzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Hanzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanzer 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Hanzer. 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 72 military records available for the last name Hanzer. For the veterans among your Hanzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanzer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hanzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hanzer in 1954 was 27, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanzer 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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