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Rung Family History

Rung Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Runge.

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


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Where is the Rung family from?

You can see how Rung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rung family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rung families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rung family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rung's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rung families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rung 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 Rung ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rung. 19% of Rung men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Rung women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rung were Mechanic and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Rung family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rung 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 968 immigration records available for the last name Rung. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Rung. For the veterans among your Rung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rung lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rung in 1960 was 56, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rung

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rung 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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