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Kanuga Family History

Kanuga 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: Kang, Kanda, Kangas, Kanagy, Kaluza, Langa, Kana, Kania, Papuga

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Where is the Kanuga family from?

You can see how Kanuga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanuga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanuga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kanuga family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanuga's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kanuga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanuga 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 58 census records available for the last name Kanuga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanuga 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kanuga. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kanuga. For the veterans among your Kanuga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanuga lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Kanuga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kanuga in 1984 was 69, and 76 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanuga 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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