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Runnill Family History

Runnill 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: Rundell, Gunnell, Bunnell, Tunnell, Runnells, Running, Runnels

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Where is the Runnill family from?

You can see how Runnill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runnill family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Runnill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Runnill family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Runnill's in USA. New York had the highest population of Runnill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runnill 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 34 census records available for the last name Runnill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runnill 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Runnill. 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 5 military records available for the last name Runnill. For the veterans among your Runnill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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