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Rundel Family History

Rundel Surname Meaning

German: from Ru(o)nelin a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name based on rūn ‘secret rune cryptogram’.

English: nickname from Old French rondel a diminutive of round(e) ‘rotund plump’.

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


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Where is the Rundel family from?

You can see how Rundel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rundel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rundel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Rundel families living in Devon. This was about 34% of all the recorded Rundel's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Rundel families in 1891.
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What did your Rundel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rundel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rundel 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Rundel. 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 408 military records available for the last name Rundel. For the veterans among your Rundel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rundel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rundel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rundel in 1959 was 53, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rundel 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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