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Nanzer Family History

Nanzer 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, Wanzer, Ganzer, Danzer, Lanzer, Manzer, Janzer

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Where is the Nanzer family from?

You can see how Nanzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Nanzer families living in Florida. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nanzer's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Nanzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanzer 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 Nanzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Householder was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nanzer. 100% of Nanzer women worked as a Householder.

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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

  • Householder
    100%

What Nanzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Nanzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanzer 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Nanzer. 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 13 military records available for the last name Nanzer. For the veterans among your Nanzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanzer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Nanzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Nanzer in 1962 was 47, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nanzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nanzer 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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