Kaerger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The colorful history of the German region of Silesia provides the setting for oldest origins of the Kaerger family surname. The name Kaerger 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 Kaerger family

The surname Kaerger 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 Kaerger family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kaerger 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 Kaerger History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kaerger Spelling Variations

Spelling 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 Kaerger family

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Kaerger migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kaerger Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Eugen Kaerger, who landed in New York, NY in 1850 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)