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Kalu Family History

Kalu Surname Meaning

West African (Nigeria): Igbo name from a shortened form of Kamalu the name of the traditional Igbo god of thunder and lightning which is also called Kamanu (see Kanu).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Kalu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kalu family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalu's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kalu families in 1880.
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There are 187 census records available for the last name Kalu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalu 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Kalu. 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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There are 594 military records available for the last name Kalu. For the veterans among your Kalu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalu lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Kalu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kalu in 1981 was 43, and 48 in 2001.

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