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Mesenbrink Family History

Mesenbrink Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name from Middle Low German mēse ‘titmouse’ + brink ‘edge slope grazing land’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mesenbrink family from?

You can see how Mesenbrink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesenbrink family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mesenbrink families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Mesenbrink families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mesenbrink's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mesenbrink families in 1880.
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What did your Mesenbrink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mesenbrink. 25% of Mesenbrink men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Mesenbrink women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mesenbrink were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Housework
    29%

What Mesenbrink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mesenbrink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesenbrink 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Mesenbrink. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 281 military records available for the last name Mesenbrink. For the veterans among your Mesenbrink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesenbrink lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mesenbrink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mesenbrink in 1957 was 36, and 100 in 2004.

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