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Runkine Family History

Runkine 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: Rankine, Ruskin, Rankin, Rankins, Running, Junkin, Dunkin, Runke

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Where is the Runkine family from?

You can see how Runkine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runkine family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Runkine families living in Wigtownshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Runkine's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Runkine families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Runkine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runkine 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Runkine. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Runkine. For the veterans among your Runkine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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