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Benscotter Family History

Benscotter 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: Benscoter, Benschoter, Bonecutter, Becotte, Fenster, Cotter, Bester

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Where is the Benscotter family from?

You can see how Benscotter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benscotter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benscotter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Benscotter family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Benscotter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Benscotter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Benscotter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benscotter 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Benscotter. 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 26 military records available for the last name Benscotter. For the veterans among your Benscotter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benscotter lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1989, in the United States, Benscotter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Benscotter in 1970 was 74, and 83 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benscotter 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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