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Benoit Family History
Benoit 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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Benoit Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Edward Peter Benoit -- --, 1903 April 0, 1989 Michigan
- Augustin Benoit -- --, 1786 Louisiana
- Jacques Benoit -- --, 1692 December 4, 1732 Quebec
- Marcelite Benoit -- --, 1815 December 0, 1881 Louisiana
- Robert Charles Benoit -- --, 1927 November 28, 1988 Michigan
Benoit Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Cyril Ashton Benoit -- --, 1875 December 0, 1972
- Jean Joseph Benoit -- --, 1851 June 16, 1853 Louisiana
- Terry Benoit -- --, 1957 February 22, 1977 Kansas
- Ellen Catherine Benoit -- --, 1877 December 3, 1970 Iowa
- Elie Cyrille Benoit -- --, 1851 October 15, 1936
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