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Lanzit Family History

Lanzit 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: Lanzi, Danzig, Landin, Lanza, Lanik, Lanzo, Labit, Danzi, Langin

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Where is the Lanzit family from?

You can see how Lanzit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanzit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lanzit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Lanzit families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lanzit's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lanzit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanzit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lanzit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lanzit. 60% of Lanzit men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Printer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Lanzit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanzit 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Lanzit. 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 47 military records available for the last name Lanzit. For the veterans among your Lanzit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanzit lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Lanzit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lanzit in 1963 was 73, and 82 in 1987.

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