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Benort Family History

Benort 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: Befort, Benoit, Benkert, Bebout, Bort, Bert, Lenart, Bendt, Menor

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Where is the Benort family from?

You can see how Benort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benort family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Benort families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 2 Benort families living in Argyll. This was about 40% of all the recorded Benort's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Benort families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benort surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Benort ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benort. 26% of Benort men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Benort women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benort were Farm Laborer and New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • New Worker
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Benort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benort 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Benort. 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 41 military records available for the last name Benort. For the veterans among your Benort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benort lifespan?

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