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Kanute Family History

Kanute Name 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: Kant, Kane, Kaste, Sante, Kaut, Kanter, Ante, Kanitz, Fante, Kandt

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Where is the Kanute family from?

You can see how Kanute families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanute family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanute families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kanute families living in Wisconsin. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kanute's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kanute families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanute surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kanute ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kanute ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Kanute. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanute 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kanute. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Kanute. For the veterans among your Kanute ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanute lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kanute life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kanute in 1967 was 69, and 71 in 2003.

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