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Runka Family History

Runka Surname 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: Rutka, Runk, Runke, Kunka, Rana, Rank, Rua, Ranta, Munk, Ruta

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Where is the Runka family from?

You can see how Runka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Runka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Runka families living in Nebraska. This was about 88% of all the recorded Runka's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Runka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Runka ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Runka. 100% of Runka men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Runka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Runka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runka 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Runka. 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 8 military records available for the last name Runka. For the veterans among your Runka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runka lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Runka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Runka in 1989 was 55, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Runka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runka ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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