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Benoît Family History
Benoît Genealogy & Family TreeBenoit is a French name from Languedoc, France, where the family held a seat. It comes from Old French roots and means "blessed." The earliest known ancestor--Peter Benois--was recorded in 1668. The family motto is Benefacientes benedicti which means "Blessed be doing well."
Other spellings of the name include "Benois," "Benoie," "Benoi," "Benoy," "Benoyt," and "Benoyte." Notable people with the surname include American Olympic athlete Joan Benoit (marathon running), Dominican baseball player Joaquin Benoit (Texas Rangers, Tampa Bay Rays, Detroit Tigers), and Swiss Olympic athlete Nicole Schnyder-Benoit (beach volleyball). The first Benoit to come to America was Jacques Benoit in Carolina in 1695.
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Benoît Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Francois Benoit -- --, 1601 December 0, 1626 Auvergne
- Martha Regina Benoit -- --, 1911 January 12, 1984 Maine
- Jacques Francois Benoit -- --, 1580 December 0, 1640
- Francoise Benoit -- --, 1682 November 25, 1770
- Pierre Benoit -- --, 1704 December 0, 1731 Nova Scotia
Benoît Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Marie Benoit -- --, 1600 Ile De France
- Madeleine Benoit -- --, 1708 December 0, 1803 Quebec
- Marie Therese Benoit -- --, 1710 August 3, 1728 Quebec
- Isabelle Elizabeth Benoit -- --, 1659 November 5, 1685 Quebec
- Helene Benoit -- --, 1667 January 26, 1694 Quebec
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