Kanu Family History

Kanu Surname Meaning

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

West African (mainly Sierra Leone): from the name of the Kanu clan of the Sierra Leonean Loko people and subsequently of the Temne people of unexplained etymology.

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

Similar surnames: Kang, Kan, Kant, Kano, Kann, Kau, Kane, Kana, Kanz, Wang

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
56	Military Records
105	Immigration Records
106	Census and Voter Lists
35	Member Trees

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Where is the Kanu family from?

You can see how Kanu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanu family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanu's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kanu families in 1920.

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Census Record

There are 106 census records available for the last name Kanu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanu 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Kanu. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 56 military records available for the last name Kanu. For the veterans among your Kanu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanu lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Kanu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kanu in 1982 was 34, and 55 in 2004.

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Kanu Surname Meaning

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

West African (mainly Sierra Leone): from the name of the Kanu clan of the Sierra Leonean Loko people and subsequently of the Temne people of unexplained etymology.

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

Where is the Kanu family from?

What Kanu family records will you find?

What is the average Kanu lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Kanu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kanu in 1982 was 34, and 55 in 2004.

Kanu Family History

Kanu Surname Meaning

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Kanu Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Kanu

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Where is the Kanu family from?

What Kanu family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Kanu lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kanu family tree

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