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Runneals Family History

Runneals 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: Runnells, Runnels, Rannells, Gunnells, Rennels, Gunnels, Rundell

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Where is the Runneals family from?

You can see how Runneals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runneals family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Runneals family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Runneals's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Runneals families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Runneals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runneals 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Runneals. 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 47 military records available for the last name Runneals. For the veterans among your Runneals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runneals lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Runneals life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Runneals in 1978 was 79, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runneals 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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