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Benore Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Bernard reflecting the characteristic American French (and Canadian) rounding of the -ard ending.

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


Similar surnames: Tenore, Bedore, Bence, Honore, Bene, Pecore, Ventre, Devore, Nore

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Where is the Benore family from?

You can see how Benore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Benore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Benore families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Benore's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Benore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benore. 54% of Benore men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    54%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Labor
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benore 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Benore. 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 102 military records available for the last name Benore. For the veterans among your Benore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benore lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Benore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Benore in 1955 was 63, and 83 in 2004.

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