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Benoir Family History

Benoir 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: Lenoir, Benoit, Bender, Benner, Benis, Benzie, Menor, Beni, Benter

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Where is the Benoir family from?

You can see how Benoir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benoir family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Benoir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Benoir families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Benoir's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Benoir families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benoir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benoir ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Benoir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benoir 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Benoir. 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 29 military records available for the last name Benoir. For the veterans among your Benoir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benoir lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Benoir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Benoir in 1971 was 60, and 72 in 1997.

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