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Mensick Family History

Mensick 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: Mensik, Messick, Mesick, Fenwick, Merrick, Senick, Mensch, Henrick

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Where is the Mensick family from?

You can see how Mensick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mensick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mensick families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Mensick families living in Quebec. This was about 32% of all the recorded Mensick's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mensick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mensick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mensick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mensick. 31% of Mensick men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Fireman
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

What Mensick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Mensick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mensick 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 Mensick. 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 21 military records available for the last name Mensick. For the veterans among your Mensick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mensick lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Mensick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mensick in 1970 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mensick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mensick 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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