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Gantzer Name Meaning

German: variant of Ganzer 1 2 and in North America (also) an altered form of this. Germanized form of Sorbian Gjancaŕ ‘potter’ (see Ganzer ).

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


Similar surnames: Ganther, Ganzer, Gantner, Ganter, Lantzer, Gunther, Kintzer, Ginther

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Where is the Gantzer family from?

You can see how Gantzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gantzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gantzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Gantzer families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gantzer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gantzer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gantzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gantzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gantzer. 24% of Gantzer men worked as a Clerk and 43% of Gantzer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gantzer were Proprietor and New Worker. .

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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

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gantzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gantzer 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Gantzer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 587 military records available for the last name Gantzer. For the veterans among your Gantzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gantzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gantzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gantzer in 1963 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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