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Mension Family History

Mension 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, Benston, Melson, Menon, Merson, Manson, Ensign, Mensik

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Where is the Mension family from?

You can see how Mension families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mension family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mension families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Mension family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mension's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mension families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mension 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 140 census records available for the last name Mension. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mension 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mension. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mension. For the veterans among your Mension ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mension lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Mension life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mension in 1978 was 87, and 92 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mension 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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