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Mensendick Family History

Mensendick 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: Benedick, Menendez, Benedict, Senick, Lennick, Kenefick, Mensik

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Where is the Mensendick family from?

You can see how Mensendick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mensendick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mensendick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Mensendick families living in Illinois. This was about 76% of all the recorded Mensendick's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mensendick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mensendick 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 Mensendick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mensendick. 82% of Mensendick men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mensendick women worked as a School Teacher.

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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
    82%
  • Accountant
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Mensendick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Mensendick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mensendick 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Mensendick. 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 38 military records available for the last name Mensendick. For the veterans among your Mensendick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mensendick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Mensendick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mensendick in 1963 was 96, and 57 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mensendick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mensendick 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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