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Runkle Family History

Runkle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Runkel.

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


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Where is the Runkle family from?

You can see how Runkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runkle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Runkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Runkle families living in Norfolk. This was about 75% of all the recorded Runkle's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Runkle families in 1891.
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What did your Runkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Runkle. 26% of Runkle men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Runkle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Runkle were Farming 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
    26%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Runkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runkle 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 877 immigration records available for the last name Runkle. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Runkle. For the veterans among your Runkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runkle lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Runkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Runkle in 1952 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runkle 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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