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Mensky Family History

Mensky 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: Minsky, Mersky, Lansky, Munsey, Lesky, Mensch, Meske, Mensik, Menk

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Where is the Mensky family from?

You can see how Mensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mensky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Mensky families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mensky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mensky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mensky 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 228 census records available for the last name Mensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mensky 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Mensky. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mensky. For the veterans among your Mensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mensky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mensky in 1964 was 71, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mensky 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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