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![Show Contents]() Kerge Surname History
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The colorful history of the German region of Silesia provides the setting for oldest origins of the Kerge family surname. The name Kerge comes from the Middle High German word "karc," meaning "cunning," or "sly." As such, the surname was most likely originally a nickname which later became a surname. Early Origins of the Kerge familyThe surname Kerge was first found in Silesia, where this family made important contributions toward the development of this district from ancient times. Always prominent in social and political affairs, the family formed alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. Ancient chronicles first mention Heinczel Kergel of Prague (c.1321,) Nicolaus Karger of Olmuetz (c.1361,) and Wigund Karge of Hessen (c.1265). Early History of the Kerge familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kerge research. Another 379 words (27 lines of text) covering the years 1598, 1613, 1614, 1698, 1699, 1709, 1723, 1774, 1813, 1827, 1837, 1841 and 1846 are included under the topic Early Kerge History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kerge Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Karg, Karger, Kaerg, Kaerger, Karge, Kaerge, Kaergel, Kerg, Kerger, Kergel, Kerge, Karc and many more. Early Notables of the Kerge familyAnother 29 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Kerge Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Kerge familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johan Kerger, who settled in New York in 1709; Phillip Karger, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1741; David Kerger, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1745.
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