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Menscer Family History

Menscer Surname 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: Mencer, Menser, Fenster, Messer, Manser, Meister, Mercer, Messner

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Where is the Menscer family from?

You can see how Menscer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menscer family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Menscer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Menscer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Menscer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menscer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Menscer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menscer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Menscer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 89 military records available for the last name Menscer. For the veterans among your Menscer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menscer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Menscer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Menscer in 1962 was 74, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menscer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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