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Krige Family History

Krige 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: Krage, Kriger, Krise, Klinge, Bridge, Grime, Prime, Price, Kage

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Where is the Krige family from?

You can see how Krige families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krige family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Krige families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Krige family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Krige's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Krige families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krige surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Krige. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krige 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Krige. 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 31 military records available for the last name Krige. For the veterans among your Krige ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krige lifespan?

Average Krige life expectancy in 1997 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krige 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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