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Runoehl Family History

Runoehl 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, Roehl, Runkel, Reinoehl, Rundel, Ruehl, Kunkel, Gunnell

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Where is the Runoehl family from?

You can see how Runoehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runoehl family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Runoehl families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Runoehl's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Runoehl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runoehl 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 12 census records available for the last name Runoehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runoehl 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Runoehl. 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 2 military records available for the last name Runoehl. For the veterans among your Runoehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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