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Glanzer Family History

Glanzer Surname Meaning

South German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (also Glänzer): from a derivative of Glanz.

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


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Where is the Glanzer family from?

You can see how Glanzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glanzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Glanzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Glanzer families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Glanzer's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Glanzer families in 1911.
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What did your Glanzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Glanzer. 100% of Glanzer men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Glanzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Glanzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glanzer 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 518 immigration records available for the last name Glanzer. 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 558 military records available for the last name Glanzer. For the veterans among your Glanzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glanzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Glanzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Glanzer in 1963 was 73, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glanzer 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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