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Mensenkamp Family History

Mensenkamp 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: Hasenkamp, Langenkamp, Hinnenkamp, Mellencamp, Muhlenkamp, Wetenkamp

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Where is the Mensenkamp family from?

You can see how Mensenkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mensenkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mensenkamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Mensenkamp families living in Illinois. This was about 74% of all the recorded Mensenkamp's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mensenkamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mensenkamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mensenkamp ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Mensenkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mensenkamp 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Mensenkamp. 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 37 military records available for the last name Mensenkamp. For the veterans among your Mensenkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mensenkamp lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Mensenkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mensenkamp in 1967 was 76, and 88 in 1996.

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