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Mensink Family History

Mensink Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name from any of several farms so named (see Mensing) including one in Twekkelo (Enschede).

One in Vasse (Tubbergen), and one in Hexel (Hellendoorn).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mensink family from?

You can see how Mensink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mensink family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mensink families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Mensink families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mensink's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mensink families in 1880.
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What did your Mensink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mensink. 84% of Mensink men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

What Mensink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 708 census records available for the last name Mensink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mensink 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Mensink. 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 57 military records available for the last name Mensink. For the veterans among your Mensink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mensink lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mensink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mensink in 1964 was 60, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mensink 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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