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Benoist Family History

Benoist Surname Meaning

French: variant of Benoît (see Benoit) and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Benoist family from?

You can see how Benoist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benoist family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benoist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Benoist families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Benoist's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benoist families in 1891.
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What did your Benoist ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benoist. 100% of Benoist women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Benoist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benoist 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Benoist. 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 962 military records available for the last name Benoist. For the veterans among your Benoist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benoist lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Benoist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Benoist in 1962 was 53, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benoist

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benoist 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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