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Rundles Family History

Rundles 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: Randles, Rundle, Runkles, Trundle, Rindler, Runde, Jungles, Sandles

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Where is the Rundles family from?

You can see how Rundles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rundles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rundles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Rundles families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Rundles's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rundles families in 1891.
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What did your Rundles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rundles. 40% of Rundles men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rundles women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rundles were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Rundles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rundles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rundles 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Rundles. 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 196 military records available for the last name Rundles. For the veterans among your Rundles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rundles lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rundles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rundles in 1964 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rundles 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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