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Pantzer Family History

Pantzer 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: Panter, Panzer, Panther, Patzer, Gantzer, Lantzer, Ganter, Painter

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Where is the Pantzer family from?

You can see how Pantzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pantzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pantzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Pantzer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pantzer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pantzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pantzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pantzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, President and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pantzer. 100% of Pantzer men worked as a President and 100% of Pantzer women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • President
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Pantzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 966 census records available for the last name Pantzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pantzer 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 691 immigration records available for the last name Pantzer. 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 383 military records available for the last name Pantzer. For the veterans among your Pantzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pantzer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pantzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pantzer in 1966 was 67, and 78 in 2003.

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