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Berenschot Family History

Berenschot 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: Berenson, Rensch, Bodenschatz, Benschoter, Bernson, Brecht, Benenson

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Where is the Berenschot family from?

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

What did your Berenschot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berenschot. 100% of Berenschot men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Berenschot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berenschot 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Berenschot. 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 21 military records available for the last name Berenschot. For the veterans among your Berenschot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berenschot lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Berenschot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Berenschot in 1963 was 71, and 83 in 2003.

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