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Kargas Family History

Kargas 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: Karas, Kardas, Kangas, Vargas, Karras, Karges, Bargas, Gargas, Arras

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Where is the Kargas family from?

You can see how Kargas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kargas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kargas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kargas family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kargas's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Kargas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kargas 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 Kargas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor Store and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kargas. 100% of Kargas men worked as a Proprietor Store and 100% of Kargas women worked as a 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

  • Proprietor Store
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Kargas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Kargas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kargas 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Kargas. 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 39 military records available for the last name Kargas. For the veterans among your Kargas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kargas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kargas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kargas in 1963 was 86, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kargas 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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