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Krantzer Family History

Krantzer Name 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: Kratzer, Kreutzer, Krenzer, Kraner, Kretzer, Kantner, Kanter, Tranter

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Where is the Krantzer family from?

You can see how Krantzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krantzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krantzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Krantzer families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Krantzer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Krantzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krantzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krantzer ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Krantzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krantzer 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Krantzer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Krantzer. For the veterans among your Krantzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krantzer lifespan?

Average Krantzer life expectancy in 1968 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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