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Mensson Family History

Mensson 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: Benson, Musson, Benston, Melson, Menon, Merson, Manson, Denison

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Where is the Mensson family from?

You can see how Mensson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mensson family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Mensson families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Mensson families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Mensson's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Mensson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mensson 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 30 census records available for the last name Mensson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mensson 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mensson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mensson. For the veterans among your Mensson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mensson 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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