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Runnells Family History

Runnells Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall): variant of Rundle with post-medieval excrescent -s and loss of medial -d-.

This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Runnells family from?

You can see how Runnells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runnells family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Runnells families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Runnells families living in Devon. This was about 58% of all the recorded Runnells's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Runnells families in 1891.
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What did your Runnells ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Runnells. 100% of Runnells women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 350 immigration records available for the last name Runnells. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Runnells. For the veterans among your Runnells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runnells lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Runnells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Runnells in 1942 was 47, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runnells 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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