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Benott Family History

Benott 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: Benoit, Bott, Nott, Bennett, Bebout, Brott, Arnott, Bendt, Benetti

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Where is the Benott family from?

You can see how Benott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Benott families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Benott families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 90% of all the recorded Benott's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Benott families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benott ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 962 census records available for the last name Benott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benott 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Benott. 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 138 military records available for the last name Benott. For the veterans among your Benott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benott lifespan?

Average Benott life expectancy in 1999 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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