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Kidane Name Meaning

Ethiopian and Eritrean: from the personal name Kidane which is interpreted as ‘my covenant’ 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


Similar surnames: Kidner, Sian, Kano, Kidney, Kissane, Kane, Kidman, Kinne, Kahane

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You can see how Kidane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kidane family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kidane family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Kidane's in USA. California had the highest population of Kidane families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Kidane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kidane 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Kidane. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Kidane. For the veterans among your Kidane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kidane lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Kidane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kidane in 1989 was 31, and 80 in 2004.

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