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Kanuer Family History

Kanuer 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: Kanner, Kanter, Kauer, Kaner, Kanfer, Mander, Kaiser, Bauer, Anker

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Where is the Kanuer family from?

You can see how Kanuer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanuer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanuer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanuer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kanuer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanuer 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 50 census records available for the last name Kanuer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanuer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kanuer. 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 25 military records available for the last name Kanuer. For the veterans among your Kanuer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanuer lifespan?

Average Kanuer life expectancy in 1969 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanuer 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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