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Canku Family History

Canku Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cantu, Cane, Bank, Rank, Banks, Crank, Canto, Hanke, Canal, Cann

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Where is the Canku family from?

You can see how Canku families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canku family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Canku family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Canku's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Canku families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canku surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Canku. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canku 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Canku. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Canku. For the veterans among your Canku ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canku lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Canku life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Canku in 1972 was 42, and 91 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canku

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canku 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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