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Rundberg Family History

Rundberg Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements rund ‘round’ + berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


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Where is the Rundberg family from?

You can see how Rundberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rundberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rundberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Rundberg families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Rundberg's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rundberg families in 1891.
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What did your Rundberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rundberg. 16% of Rundberg men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Rundberg women worked as a Nurse.

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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

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Rundberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rundberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rundberg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rundberg. 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 222 military records available for the last name Rundberg. For the veterans among your Rundberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rundberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rundberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rundberg in 1962 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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