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Karge Family History

Karge Surname Meaning

German: variant of Karg This surname is also found in Poland.

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


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Where is the Karge family from?

You can see how Karge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Karge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Karge families living in Manitoba. This was about 73% of all the recorded Karge's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Karge families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karge 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 Karge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karge. 13% of Karge men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Karge women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karge were Farmer and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Karge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Karge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karge 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Karge. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Karge. For the veterans among your Karge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karge lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Karge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Karge in 1947 was 50, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karge 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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