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Glanz Family History

Glanz Surname Meaning

South German and Jewish: variant of Glantz.

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


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Where is the Glanz family from?

You can see how Glanz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glanz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Glanz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Glanz families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Glanz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Glanz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glanz 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 Glanz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glanz. 29% of Glanz men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Glanz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glanz were Lawyer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Lawyer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

What Glanz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Glanz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glanz 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Glanz. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Glanz. For the veterans among your Glanz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glanz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Glanz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Glanz in 1953 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glanz 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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