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Kyger Family History

Kyger Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German (Alemannic) Keiger a nickname from an agent derivative of Middle High German kegen ‘to shuffle’.

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


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Where is the Kyger family from?

You can see how Kyger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kyger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kyger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kyger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kyger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kyger families in 1891.
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What did your Kyger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kyger. 25% of Kyger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kyger women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kyger were Machinist and Teacher.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kyger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kyger 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Kyger. 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 835 military records available for the last name Kyger. For the veterans among your Kyger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kyger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kyger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kyger in 1962 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kyger 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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