Kamau Family History

Kamau Surname Meaning

Kenyan: Kikuyu name of uncertain meaning, the name of a traditional ‘regiment set’ in the 18th century.

Perhaps established as a Western-style surname and popularized through being the personal name of Jomo Kenyatta.

Jomo Kenyatta was the first president of independent Kenya.

His influence contributed significantly to the name's recognition and usage within the Kikuyu community and beyond.

This history highlights the intersection of cultural identity and political legacy in Kenya.

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

Similar surnames: Kamal, Kaman, Karau, Kaba, Kalman, Kamp, Karas, Kazan, Karman, Kam

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
111	Military Records
71	Immigration Records
244	Census and Voter Lists
404	Member Trees

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Where is the Kamau family from?

You can see how Kamau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kamau families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Kamau's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kamau families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What Kamau family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 244 census records available for the last name Kamau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamau census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 71 immigration records available for the last name Kamau. 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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Military Records

There are 111 military records available for the last name Kamau. For the veterans among your Kamau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kamau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kamau in 1964 was 78, and 50 in 2004.

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Kamau Surname Meaning

Kenyan: Kikuyu name of uncertain meaning, the name of a traditional ‘regiment set’ in the 18th century.

Perhaps established as a Western-style surname and popularized through being the personal name of Jomo Kenyatta.

Jomo Kenyatta was the first president of independent Kenya.

His influence contributed significantly to the name's recognition and usage within the Kikuyu community and beyond.

This history highlights the intersection of cultural identity and political legacy in Kenya.

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

Where is the Kamau family from?

What Kamau family records will you find?

What is the average Kamau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kamau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kamau in 1964 was 78, and 50 in 2004.

Kamau Family History

Kamau Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Kamau

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Kamau Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Kamau

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Where is the Kamau family from?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Kamau lifespan?

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