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Benoer Family History

Benoer Name 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: Bender, Benner, Benter, Benfer, Benker, Berner, Beer, Jenner, Beaver

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benoer 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 Benoer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Benoer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Benoer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benoer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Benoer. 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 9 military records available for the last name Benoer. For the veterans among your Benoer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benoer lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Benoer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Benoer in 1981 was 79, and 95 in 2001.

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