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Menser Family History

Menser Name Meaning

English: probably a variant of Manser . This surname is very rare in Britain. Americanized form of German Mentzer or Mainzer or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. The surname Menser probably of different origin is also found in Germany where it is rare found almost exclusively in North Rhine-Westphalia. Compare Mencer .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mencer, Yenser, Benner, Mander, Menter, Meaker, Menzer, Messer

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Where is the Menser family from?

You can see how Menser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Menser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Menser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Menser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Menser families in 1840.
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What did your Menser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menser. 28% of Menser men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Menser women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Menser were Truck Driver and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Menser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menser 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 499 immigration records available for the last name Menser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 924 military records available for the last name Menser. For the veterans among your Menser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menser lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Menser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Menser in 1943 was 31, and 69 in 2004.

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