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Glenz Family History

Glenz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Glantz.

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


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Where is the Glenz family from?

You can see how Glenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glenz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Glenz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Glenz families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Glenz's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Glenz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glenz 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 Glenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glenz. 37% of Glenz men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Glenz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glenz were Helper and Laborer.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Helper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Glenz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glenz 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Glenz. 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 400 military records available for the last name Glenz. For the veterans among your Glenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glenz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Glenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Glenz in 1962 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glenz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glenz 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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