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Beyene Family History

Beyene Surname Meaning

Ethiopian and Eritrean: from the personal name Beyene which is interpreted as e.g. ‘he resolved’ 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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You can see how Beyene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beyene family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Beyene families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Beyene families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Beyene's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Beyene families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Beyene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beyene 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Beyene. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Beyene. For the veterans among your Beyene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beyene lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Beyene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Beyene in 1979 was 53, and 48 in 2003.

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