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Runkal Family History

Runkal 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: Runkel, Kunkel, Rutka, Runk, Dunkel, Rinkel, Unkel, Runke, Rundel

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Where is the Runkal family from?

You can see how Runkal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runkal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Runkal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Runkal families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Runkal's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Runkal families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Runkal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runkal 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Runkal. 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 5 military records available for the last name Runkal. For the veterans among your Runkal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runkal lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1996, in the United States, Runkal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Runkal in 1990 was 86, and 43 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runkal 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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