Origins of the Mensley surname
About the Mensleys
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Interesting facts about Mensley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mensley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1861.
What are the most common Mensley first names?
Tom Sayers
John
Mary
Elizabeth Turnbull
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Common jobs for Mensleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mensleys in 1921
Coat Maker
2
Dressmaker
2
Laundress
2
Living On Own Means
2
Market Gardener
2
Common male occupations for Mensleys in 1921
Farm Labourer
2
Market Gardener
2
Blacksmith
1
Boatmaker
1
Boot & Shoe Maker
1
