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Benoe Family History

Benoe 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: Bence, Bene, Benge, Beno, Benne, Bynoe, Bente, Benke, Bense, Benoy

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Where is the Benoe family from?

You can see how Benoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benoe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Benoe families living in Kentucky. This was about 62% of all the recorded Benoe's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Benoe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Benoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benoe 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Benoe. 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 15 military records available for the last name Benoe. For the veterans among your Benoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benoe lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Benoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Benoe in 1968 was 85, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benoe 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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