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Runkles Family History

Runkles Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Runkel with the addition of excrescent -s a common feature of Americanized surnames.

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


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Where is the Runkles family from?

You can see how Runkles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runkles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Runkles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Runkles families living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Runkles's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Runkles families in 1891.
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What did your Runkles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Runkles. 100% of Runkles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Runkles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runkles 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Runkles. 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 327 military records available for the last name Runkles. For the veterans among your Runkles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runkles lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Runkles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Runkles in 1957 was 63, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runkles 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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