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Mensay Family History

Mensay 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: Mensah, Monday, Menna, Menza, Munsey, Mensch, Minsky, Benway, Menear

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Where is the Mensay family from?

You can see how Mensay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mensay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mensay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Mensay family living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mensay's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Mensay families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mensay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mensay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mensay. 100% of Mensay men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Mensay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mensay 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Mensay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Mensay. For the veterans among your Mensay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mensay lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Mensay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mensay in 1971 was 65, and 70 in 2003.

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