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Benscoe Family History

Benscoe Name 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: Benson, Bence, Benston, Briscoe, Besco, Biscoe, Escoe, Bense, Benecke

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Where is the Benscoe family from?

You can see how Benscoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benscoe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benscoe family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Benscoe's in USA. California had the highest population of Benscoe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benscoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benscoe ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Benscoe ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Benscoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benscoe 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 Benscoe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Benscoe. For the veterans among your Benscoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benscoe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Benscoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Benscoe in 1963 was 80, and 91 in 1987.

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