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Lanzer Family History

Lanzer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Lanz or Lanze.

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


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Where is the Lanzer family from?

You can see how Lanzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lanzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lanzer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lanzer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lanzer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanzer 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 Lanzer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Lanzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lanzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanzer 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Lanzer. 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 880 military records available for the last name Lanzer. For the veterans among your Lanzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanzer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lanzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Lanzer in 1962 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lanzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lanzer 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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