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Early Origins of the Mensel family

The surname Mensel was first found in Bavaria, where the name Von Menzel was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. 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 Mensel family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mensel research. Another 119 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1782 is included under the topic Early Mensel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Mensel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Von Menzel, Menzel, Menzelle, Menzels, Von Menzelle, Von Menzels, Menzeel, Menzzel, Mensel, Menzell, Von Mensel, Menzl, Von Menzl, Von Menz, Menz, Menze and many more.

Early Notables of the Mensel family

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United States Mensel migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Mensel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Fredrich Mensel, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1754 1
Mensel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Bertha Mensel, who settled in Wisconsin sometime between 1842 and 1942
  • Emielie Mensel, who arrived in Wisconsin sometime between 1847 and 1898
  • Ant Mensel, who settled in New York, NY in 1857
  • Barbara Mensel, who settled in New York, NY in 1868


  1. 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)


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