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Bekele Name Meaning

Ethiopian: from the personal name Bekele which is interpreted as ‘he flourished’ 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


Similar surnames: Beyene, Tekle, Beagle, Hefele, Sekel, Keele, Berkeley, Beene, Kezele

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Where is the Bekele family from?

You can see how Bekele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bekele family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bekele families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Bekele families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bekele's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bekele families in 1911.
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What did your Bekele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bekele. 100% of Bekele men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Bekele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bekele 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Bekele. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bekele. For the veterans among your Bekele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bekele lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Bekele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bekele in 1982 was 32, and 58 in 2004.

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