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Mensey Family History

Mensey 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: Munsey, Mense, Mensen, Ensey, Menser, Manley, Henley, Messer, Medley

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Where is the Mensey family from?

You can see how Mensey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mensey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mensey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Mensey families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mensey's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mensey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mensey 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 319 census records available for the last name Mensey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mensey 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Mensey. 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 27 military records available for the last name Mensey. For the veterans among your Mensey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mensey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Mensey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mensey in 1972 was 78, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mensey 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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