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Lunzer Family History

Lunzer Surname Meaning

German (Lünzer): habitational name for someone from Lunz in Tyrol or from Lünzen near Soltau, Lower Saxony.

German: nickname from Middle High German lunz ‘sleepiness’.

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


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Where is the Lunzer family from?

You can see how Lunzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lunzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lunzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Lunzer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lunzer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lunzer families in 1911.
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What did your Lunzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lunzer. 100% of Lunzer men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lunzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lunzer 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Lunzer. 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 361 military records available for the last name Lunzer. For the veterans among your Lunzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lunzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lunzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lunzer in 1963 was 79, and 41 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lunzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lunzer 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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