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Karig Family History

Karig Name 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: Kari, Karim, Karg, Harig, Karis, Kang, Karlin, Marie, Karp, Marin

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Where is the Karig family from?

You can see how Karig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Karig families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Karig's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Karig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karig ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Karig ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Karig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karig 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 Karig. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 68 military records available for the last name Karig. For the veterans among your Karig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karig lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Karig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Karig in 1968 was 96, and 70 in 2002.

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