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Runles Family History

Runles 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: Runkles, Rumler, Runge, Rule, Ruble, Kunes, Runte, Runde, Jungles

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Where is the Runles family from?

You can see how Runles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runles family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Runles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Runles families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Runles's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Runles families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Runles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runles 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Runles. 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 10 military records available for the last name Runles. For the veterans among your Runles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runles lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Runles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Runles in 1970 was 83, and 70 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runles 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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