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Benschoter Family History

Benschoter Surname Meaning

Dutch: probably a habitational name for someone from the fishing village of Bunschoten on the former Zuider Zee.

This surname is no longer found in the Netherlands.

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


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Where is the Benschoter family from?

You can see how Benschoter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benschoter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Benschoter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Benschoter families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Benschoter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Benschoter families in 1840.
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What did your Benschoter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benschoter. 25% of Benschoter men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Benschoter women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benschoter were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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%
  • Operator
    22%
  • Manager
    18%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Benschoter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benschoter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benschoter 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Benschoter. 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 163 military records available for the last name Benschoter. For the veterans among your Benschoter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benschoter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Benschoter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Benschoter in 1964 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benschoter 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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