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Runks Family History

Runks 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: Runk, Tunks, Runke, Rinks, Rucks, Rank, Banks, Russ, Munk, Rus

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Where is the Runks family from?

You can see how Runks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Runks family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Runks's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Runks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Runks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runks 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Runks. 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 2 military records available for the last name Runks. For the veterans among your Runks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runks lifespan?

Average Runks life expectancy in 1968 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runks 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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