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Benoy Name Meaning

Altered form of French Benoît (see Benoit ).

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


Similar surnames: Depoy, Benway, Benny, Berney, Brenny, Bebo, Bence, Boy, Bernot, Geno

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Where is the Benoy family from?

You can see how Benoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benoy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Benoy families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Benoy's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Benoy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benoy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benoy. 39% of Benoy men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Benoy women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Benoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benoy 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 605 immigration records available for the last name Benoy. 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 694 military records available for the last name Benoy. For the veterans among your Benoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benoy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Benoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Benoy in 1964 was 75, and 91 in 2004.

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