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Origins of the Mensing surname

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About the Mensings

We have a total number of 379 records for people with the last name Mensing.

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Where do most Mensings live?

In 1921, most Mensings lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Mensings

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 288 records for the Mensing surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.

Who were Mensings most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Mensings.

What are the most common Mensing first names?

  • Henry
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Mensing family members

Common jobs for Mensings

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Mensings in 1921
Art Student

2

Schoolmistress

2

Assistant School Mistress (Art 68)

1

Bookkeepers And Cashiers

1

Captain In Rescue Work

1

Common Male occupations for Mensings in 1921
Attendants

4

General Farmers

4

Lace Warehouseman

3

Mariner

3

Salesmen

3

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