Mensch History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Mensch family

The surname Mensch was first found in Bavaria, where this ancient family name trace their origin back to the twelfth century. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Mensch family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mensch research. Another 193 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1498, 1527, 1721, 1750, 1782 and 1844 are included under the topic Early Mensch History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Mensch Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mentzer, Menzer, Menziner, Mintzer, Mintz, Menz, Minz, Mentze, Mensch and many more.

Early Notables of the Mensch family

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Mensch migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Mensch Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Antony Mensch, who arrived in New York in 1709 1
Johan Jurg Mensch, who arrived in New York in 1709 1
Anna Elisabetha Mensch, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1740
Anna Margarete Mensch, who settled in America in 1741
Adam Mensch, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1750 1
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)