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Datzer Family History

Datzer 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: Katzer, Batzer, Danzer, Patzer, Cater, Tanzer, Putzer, Katzen, Water

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Where is the Datzer family from?

You can see how Datzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Datzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Datzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Datzer families living in Ohio. This was about 54% of all the recorded Datzer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Datzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Datzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Datzer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Datzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Datzer 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Datzer. 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 122 military records available for the last name Datzer. For the veterans among your Datzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Datzer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Datzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Datzer in 1967 was 69, and 61 in 2000.

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