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Runnals Family History

Runnals 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: Runnels, Runnells, Rundall, Rennels, Gunnels, Rundell, Gunnell

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Where is the Runnals family from?

You can see how Runnals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runnals family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Runnals families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Runnals families living in Cornwall. This was about 69% of all the recorded Runnals's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Runnals families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runnals 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 Runnals ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Runnals. 50% of Runnals 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
    50%
  • Machinist Munitions
    50%

What Runnals family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Runnals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runnals 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Runnals. 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 264 military records available for the last name Runnals. For the veterans among your Runnals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runnals lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Runnals life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Runnals in 1950 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runnals 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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