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Runkwitz Family History

Runkwitz 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: Duckwitz, Rakowitz, Aronowitz, Benowitz, Bonewitz, Bonawitz, Janowitz

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Where is the Runkwitz family from?

You can see how Runkwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runkwitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Runkwitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Runkwitz families living in Illinois. This was about 93% of all the recorded Runkwitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Runkwitz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Runkwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runkwitz 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Runkwitz. 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 66 military records available for the last name Runkwitz. For the veterans among your Runkwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runkwitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Runkwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Runkwitz in 1966 was 82, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runkwitz 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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