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Benoit Family History

Benoit Genealogy & Family Tree

Benoit 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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  • Name Birth Date Death Date Location
  • Remi Benoit -- --, 1842 December 0, 1919
  • Marie-Charles Benoit -- --, 1799  
  • Egidius Edmond Benoit -- --, 1896 May 22, 1965 Kansas
  • Francois Benoit -- --, 1705 February 6, 1760 Quebec
  • Marie Benoit -- --, 1761 September 3, 1793 North Dakota
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