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Benschop Family History

Benschop 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: Bensch, Bishop, Benson, Bench, Benston, Rensch, Mensch, Benschoter

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Where is the Benschop family from?

You can see how Benschop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benschop family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benschop families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Benschop families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Benschop's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Benschop families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Benschop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benschop 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Benschop. 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 12 military records available for the last name Benschop. For the veterans among your Benschop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benschop lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Benschop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Benschop in 1967 was 85, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benschop 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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