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Benchot Family History

Benchot 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: Bench, Becht, Benchoff, Benson, Becher, Bence, Hecht, Belcher

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Where is the Benchot family from?

You can see how Benchot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benchot family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benchot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Benchot families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Benchot's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Benchot families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benchot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Benchot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benchot 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Benchot. 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 Benchot. For the veterans among your Benchot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benchot lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1996, in the United States, Benchot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Benchot in 1988 was 75, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benchot 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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