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Berhane Family History

Berhane Surname Meaning

Ethiopian and Eritrean: from the personal name Berhane which is interpreted as ‘my light’ in the Amharic and Tigrinya languages.

— Note: Since Ethiopians and Eritreans do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berhane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Berhane ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Traveller were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Berhane. 100% of Berhane men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Berhane women worked as a Traveller.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Traveller
    100%

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Berhane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berhane 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Berhane. 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 14 military records available for the last name Berhane. For the veterans among your Berhane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berhane lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2003, in the United States, Berhane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Berhane in 2002 was 48, and 47 in 2003.

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