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Alanz Family History

Alanz 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: Alan, Planz, Aland, Alaniz, Glanz, Lanz, Lenz, Albany, Plank, Kranz

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Where is the Alanz family from?

You can see how Alanz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alanz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Alanz family living in New Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Alanz's in USA. New Hampshire and 2 other states had the highest population of Alanz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alanz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Alanz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alanz 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Alanz. 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 2 military records available for the last name Alanz. For the veterans among your Alanz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alanz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Alanz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Alanz in 1969 was 64, and 75 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alanz 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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