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Benscoter Family History

Benscoter Surname Meaning

Altered form of Dutch Benschoter.

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


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Where is the Benscoter family from?

You can see how Benscoter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benscoter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Benscoter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Benscoter families living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Benscoter's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Benscoter families in 1911.
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What did your Benscoter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benscoter. 25% of Benscoter men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Benscoter women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benscoter were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    22%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Maid
    12%

What Benscoter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Benscoter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benscoter 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Benscoter. 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 630 military records available for the last name Benscoter. For the veterans among your Benscoter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benscoter lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Benscoter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Benscoter in 1952 was 27, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benscoter ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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