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Runkie Family History

Runkie 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: Runke, Runkle, Ruskin, Runge, Reekie, Runte, Punke, Runde, Brunke

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Where is the Runkie family from?

You can see how Runkie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runkie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Runkie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Runkie families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Runkie's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Runkie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runkie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Runkie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Runkie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runkie 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Runkie. 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 22 military records available for the last name Runkie. For the veterans among your Runkie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runkie lifespan?

Average Runkie life expectancy in 1964 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runkie 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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