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Lantzy Family History

Lantzy Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of a German surname.

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


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Where is the Lantzy family from?

You can see how Lantzy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lantzy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lantzy families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Lantzy families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 84% of all the recorded Lantzy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lantzy families in 1880.
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What did your Lantzy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lantzy. 50% of Lantzy men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Lantzy women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lantzy were Factory Worker and Proprietor.

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Factory Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

What Lantzy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lantzy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lantzy 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Lantzy. 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 347 military records available for the last name Lantzy. For the veterans among your Lantzy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lantzy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lantzy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lantzy in 1962 was 84, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lantzy 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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