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Gantzler Family History

Gantzler 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: Dantzler, Gentzler, Gantzer, Ganter, Kanzler, Hartzler, Gutzler

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Where is the Gantzler family from?

You can see how Gantzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gantzler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gantzler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gantzler families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gantzler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gantzler families in 1880.
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What did your Gantzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gantzler. 50% of Gantzler 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Gantzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gantzler 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gantzler. 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 76 military records available for the last name Gantzler. For the veterans among your Gantzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gantzler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gantzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gantzler in 1963 was 88, and 83 in 2003.

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