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Kahrig Family History

Kahrig 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: Rahrig, Bahri, Kairis, Kari, Kahre, Karim, Karg, Kahr, Rehrig, Harig

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Where is the Kahrig family from?

You can see how Kahrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahrig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kahrig families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kahrig's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kahrig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahrig 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 did your Kahrig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kahrig. 100% of Kahrig men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kahrig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Kahrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahrig 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kahrig. 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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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Kahrig. For the veterans among your Kahrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahrig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kahrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kahrig in 1967 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kahrig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahrig 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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