This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mensforth family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mensforth Family History

Mensforth Surname Meaning

From Mainsforth in Bishop Middleham (Durham), which is recorded as Maynesford in 1304 and Maynsforth in 133.

The place-name derives from an Old English personal name related to Continental Germanic Maino with genitive -es.

Additionally, the name includes Old English ford meaning ‘shallow place by which water can be crossed ford’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mensforth family from?

You can see how Mensforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mensforth family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Mensforth families living in Durham. This was about 54% of all the recorded Mensforth's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mensforth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mensforth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mensforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mensforth. 100% of Mensforth men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Mensforth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Mensforth | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    11%

What Mensforth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mensforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mensforth census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mensforth

Passenger Lists

There are 205 immigration records available for the last name Mensforth. 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.

View all Mensforth immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Mensforth. For the veterans among your Mensforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mensforth military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mensforth family history

Discover More

What is the average Mensforth lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Mensforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mensforth in 1967 was 78, and 65 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mensforth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mensforth 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mensforth family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial