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Lantzer Family History

Lantzer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Lanzer.

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


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Where is the Lantzer family from?

You can see how Lantzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lantzer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lantzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Lantzer families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lantzer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lantzer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lantzer 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 Lantzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lantzer. 37% of Lantzer men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Lantzer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lantzer were Laborer and Secretary.

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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
    37%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%

What Lantzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lantzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lantzer 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Lantzer. 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 260 military records available for the last name Lantzer. For the veterans among your Lantzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lantzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lantzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lantzer in 1963 was 74, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lantzer 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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