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Kargl Family History

Kargl Surname Meaning

South German: diminutive of Karg.

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


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Where is the Kargl family from?

You can see how Kargl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kargl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kargl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Kargl families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kargl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kargl families in 1880.
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What did your Kargl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kargl. 100% of Kargl men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kargl women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kargl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Kargl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kargl 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Kargl. 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 926 military records available for the last name Kargl. For the veterans among your Kargl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kargl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kargl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kargl in 1965 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kargl 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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