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Mensie Family History

Mensie Name 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: Mensik, Mense, Menzie, Menzies, Meise, Mente, Meese, Dansie, Mende

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Where is the Mensie family from?

You can see how Mensie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mensie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mensie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Mensie families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mensie's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mensie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mensie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mensie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mensie. 50% of Mensie men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mensie women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Mensie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Mensie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mensie 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Mensie. 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 26 military records available for the last name Mensie. For the veterans among your Mensie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mensie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Mensie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mensie in 1969 was 66, and 82 in 1999.

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