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Runkler Family History

Runkler 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: Kunkler, Hunkler, Runkle, Runkles, Dunkley, Winkler, Rumler, Muckler

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Where is the Runkler family from?

You can see how Runkler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runkler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Runkler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Runkler family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Runkler's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Runkler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runkler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Runkler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Runkler. 100% of Runkler men worked as a 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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Runkler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runkler 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Runkler. 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 24 military records available for the last name Runkler. For the veterans among your Runkler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Runkler

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