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Runken Family History

Runken 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: Brunken, Runkel, Runke, Renken, Kunkel, Rutten, Ruen, Ruden, Ruskin

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Where is the Runken family from?

You can see how Runken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runken family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Runken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Runken family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Runken's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Runken families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Runken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runken 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Runken. 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 39 military records available for the last name Runken. For the veterans among your Runken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runken lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Runken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Runken in 1965 was 66, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runken 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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