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Benore Family History

Benore Surname 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


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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 1911 there were 5 Benore families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Benore's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Benore families in 1911.
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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 Canada, 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benore 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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