| ![Show Contents]() Karges History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Germany
Etymology of KargesWhat does the name Karges mean? The colorful history of the German region of Silesia provides the setting for oldest origins of the Karges family surname. The name Karges 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 Karges familyThe surname Karges 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 Karges familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Karges 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 Karges History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Karges 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 Karges family- Wilhelm Karges (1613/1614-1699), a German organist and composer of the North German organ tradition
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Karges Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Christoph Karges, who arrived in New York, NY in 1782 1
Karges Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Jacob Karges, who landed in Maryland in 1814 1
- Joh Karges, who arrived in New York, NY in 1861 1
- 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)
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