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Benor Family History

Benor 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: Menor, Beno, Senor, Zenor, Benoy, Bedor, Berner, Bear, Beer, Zeno

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Where is the Benor family from?

You can see how Benor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benor family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Benor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Benor families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Benor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Benor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benor ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Benor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benor 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Benor. 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 106 military records available for the last name Benor. For the veterans among your Benor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benor lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Benor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Benor in 1983 was 76, and 82 in 2001.

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