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Van Bencoten Family History

Van Bencoten Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Van Benschoten, Van Lenten, Van Slooten, Vandenhouten, Van Zanten

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Where is the Van Bencoten family from?

You can see how Van Bencoten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Bencoten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Bencoten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Van Bencoten families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Bencoten's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Bencoten families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Van Bencoten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Bencoten 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Van Bencoten. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Van Bencoten. For the veterans among your Van Bencoten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Bencoten lifespan?

Average Van Bencoten life expectancy in 1982 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Bencoten 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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