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Benoits Family History

Benoits 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: Benoit, Benis, Bennis, Benowitz, Benitz, Benito, Bennitt, Benites

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Where is the Benoits family from?

You can see how Benoits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benoits family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Benoits families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Benoits's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Benoits families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benoits 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 Benoits ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Student was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Benoits. 50% of Benoits women worked as a Student.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    50%
  • Couturire
    50%

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Benoits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benoits 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Benoits. 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 7 military records available for the last name Benoits. For the veterans among your Benoits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benoits

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