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Kebede Family History

Kebede Surname Meaning

Ethiopian: from the personal name Kebede interpreted as e.g. ‘he is heavy’ in the Amharic language.

— Note: Since Ethiopians 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 Kebede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kebede family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Kebede family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kebede's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Kebede families in 1871.
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There are 13 census records available for the last name Kebede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kebede 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Kebede. 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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What is the average Kebede lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2004, in the United States, Kebede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kebede in 1993 was 53, and 47 in 2004.

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