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Karga Family History

Karga 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: Kara, Varga, Karg, Warga, Darga, Parga, Karge, Barga, Kang, Kaba

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Where is the Karga family from?

You can see how Karga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karga families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Karga families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Karga's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Karga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karga 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 136 census records available for the last name Karga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karga 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Karga. 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 17 military records available for the last name Karga. For the veterans among your Karga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karga lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Karga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Karga in 1977 was 78, and 17 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karga 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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