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Benoy Family History

Benoy Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Benoît (see Benoit).

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


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Where is the Benoy family from?

You can see how Benoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benoy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Benoy families living in Cornwall. This was about 33% of all the recorded Benoy's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Benoy families in 1891.
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What did your Benoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Aircraft Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Benoy. 100% of Benoy men worked as an Aircraft Fitter and 80% of Benoy 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Aircraft Fitter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Benoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benoy 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 605 immigration records available for the last name Benoy. 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 694 military records available for the last name Benoy. For the veterans among your Benoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benoy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Benoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Benoy in 1964 was 75, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benoy 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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