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Runckel Family History

Runckel 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: Runkel, Ruckel, Dunckel, Kunkel, Buckel, Rucker, Rickel, Rockel

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Where is the Runckel family from?

You can see how Runckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runckel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Runckel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Runckel families living in Missouri. This was about 45% of all the recorded Runckel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Runckel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runckel 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 Runckel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Runckel. 100% of Runckel men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Runckel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Runckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runckel 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Runckel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 299 military records available for the last name Runckel. For the veterans among your Runckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runckel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Runckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Runckel in 1965 was 86, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Runckel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runckel 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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