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Rundell Family History

Rundell Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Rundle.

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the element rund ‘round’ + the suffix -ell, a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius.

Americanized form of German Rundel.

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


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Where is the Rundell family from?

You can see how Rundell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rundell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rundell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 85 Rundell families living in Cornwall. This was about 39% of all the recorded Rundell's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Rundell families in 1891.
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What did your Rundell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clay Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rundell. 100% of Rundell men worked as a Clay Heavy Worker and 70% of Rundell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Clay Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Bookkeeper
    4%
  • Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Rundell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rundell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rundell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rundell. For the veterans among your Rundell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rundell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rundell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rundell in 1944 was 22, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rundell 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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