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Runte Family History

Runte Surname Meaning

German: in the northwest of Germany most probably a topographic name from a field name based on run ‘mud’.

This term gave rise to several placenames in the Rhine-Ruhr area.

For example, notable locations include Runten, Runtenberg, and Rünthe.

These places are situated near Hamm, which is in Westphalia.

The derivation from 'mud' reflects the local topography and landscape features.

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


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Where is the Runte family from?

You can see how Runte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runte family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Runte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Runte families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Runte's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Runte families in 1891.
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What did your Runte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Runte. 27% of Runte men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Runte women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Runte were Painter and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Painter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Runte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runte 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Runte. 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 705 military records available for the last name Runte. For the veterans among your Runte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runte lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Runte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Runte in 1963 was 75, and 52 in 2004.

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