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Karriger Family History

Karriger 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: Carriger, Harriger, Karriker, Barriger, Harrier, Carrier, Warriner

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Where is the Karriger family from?

You can see how Karriger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karriger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karriger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Karriger families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Karriger's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Karriger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karriger 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 98 census records available for the last name Karriger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karriger 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Karriger. 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 41 military records available for the last name Karriger. For the veterans among your Karriger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karriger lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Karriger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Karriger in 1990 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karriger 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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