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Runge Family History

Runge Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German runge ‘staff stick’ ‘stanchion’ probably a metonymic occupational name for a cartwright or wagon maker.

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


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Where is the Runge family from?

You can see how Runge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Runge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 24 Runge families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Runge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Runge families in 1911.
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What did your Runge ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Runge. 65% of Runge men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Runge women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Labourer
    36%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Runge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Runge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runge 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Runge. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Runge. For the veterans among your Runge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runge lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Runge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Runge in 1944 was 33, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Runge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runge 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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