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Kerges Family History

Kerges 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: Verges, Berges, Karges, Kertes, Kernes, Gerges, Merges, Kerkes

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Where is the Kerges family from?

You can see how Kerges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerges family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Kerges families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kerges's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kerges families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerges 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 140 census records available for the last name Kerges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerges 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kerges. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kerges. For the veterans among your Kerges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerges lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Kerges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kerges in 1969 was 71, and 96 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerges 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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