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Berhe Family History

Berhe Surname Meaning

Ethiopian and Eritrean: from the Tigrinya personal name Berhe which is interpreted as ‘it was light’ in the Tigrinya language.

— 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 Berhe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berhe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Berhe family living in Connecticut. This was about 13% of all the recorded Berhe's in USA. Connecticut and 5 other states had the highest population of Berhe families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Berhe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berhe 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Berhe. 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 18 military records available for the last name Berhe. For the veterans among your Berhe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berhe lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1998, in the United States, Berhe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Berhe in 1992 was 34, and 35 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berhe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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