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Kerger Family History

Kerger 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: Berger, Kerker, Kerner, Ferger, Karger, Kerper, Zerger, Gerger

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Where is the Kerger family from?

You can see how Kerger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Kerger families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kerger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kerger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kerger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kerger. 100% of Kerger 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kerger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerger 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Kerger. 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 389 military records available for the last name Kerger. For the veterans among your Kerger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kerger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kerger in 1963 was 63, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerger 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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