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Kareng Family History

Kareng 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: Karen, Kang, Haren, Kring, Kamen, Streng, Waring, Parent, Zaring

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Where is the Kareng family from?

You can see how Kareng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kareng family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Kareng families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kareng's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kareng families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kareng 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 6 census records available for the last name Kareng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kareng 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kareng. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Kareng. For the veterans among your Kareng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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