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Lancz Family History

Lancz 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: Lance, Lantz, Lanz, Lanci, Lynch, Lenz, Lang, Landa, Lane, Land

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Where is the Lancz family from?

You can see how Lancz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lancz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lancz families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Lancz families living in Manitoba. This was about 77% of all the recorded Lancz's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Lancz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lancz 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 Lancz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lancz. 50% of Lancz 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Hand
    50%

What Lancz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Lancz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lancz 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Lancz. 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 20 military records available for the last name Lancz. For the veterans among your Lancz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lancz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Lancz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lancz in 1971 was 62, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lancz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lancz 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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