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Karges Family History

Karges Surname Meaning

German: from the old personal name Karges, a derivative of Zacharias or Makarius from Greek Makarios ‘blessed’, a Christian saint's name.

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


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Where is the Karges family from?

You can see how Karges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karges family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Karges families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 39 Karges families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Karges's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Karges families in 1911.
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What did your Karges ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Karges. 43% of Karges 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Income
    22%
  • Machinist
    22%
  • Inspector
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Karges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karges 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Karges. 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 514 military records available for the last name Karges. For the veterans among your Karges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karges lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Karges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Karges in 1955 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karges 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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