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Kehrig Family History

Kehrig 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: Rehrig, Gehrig, Ehrig, Kehr, Fehring, Nehring, Kehrer, Roehrig

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Where is the Kehrig family from?

You can see how Kehrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kehrig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kehrig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kehrig families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kehrig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kehrig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kehrig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Kehrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehrig 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Kehrig. 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 26 military records available for the last name Kehrig. For the veterans among your Kehrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehrig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kehrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kehrig in 1967 was 101, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kehrig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kehrig 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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