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Karger Family History

Karger Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a sly tricky or unreliable man (see Karg).

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Karg.

German and Czech: habitational name for someone from a place called Kargen in Bavaria.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Karger family from?

You can see how Karger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Karger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Karger families living in Essex. This was about 35% of all the recorded Karger's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Karger families in 1891.
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What did your Karger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Karger. 100% of Karger men worked as a Ladies Tailor and 60% of Karger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ladies Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • No Occupation
    40%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Karger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karger 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Karger. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Karger. For the veterans among your Karger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karger lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Karger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Karger in 1952 was 43, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karger 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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