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Runnolds Family History

Runnolds 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: Runnells, Runnels, Raynolds, Reynolds, Reynold, Rumbold, Ringold

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Where is the Runnolds family from?

You can see how Runnolds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runnolds family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Runnolds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Runnolds families living in Connecticut. This was about 23% of all the recorded Runnolds's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Runnolds families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runnolds 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 305 census records available for the last name Runnolds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runnolds 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 immigration records available for the last name Runnolds. 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 89 military records available for the last name Runnolds. For the veterans among your Runnolds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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