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Runck Name Meaning

German: variant of Runk .

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


Similar surnames: Funck, Renck, Ranck, Rinck, Rank, Rench, Runco, Ruck, Rucks, Franck

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Where is the Runck family from?

You can see how Runck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Runck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Runck families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Runck's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Runck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Runck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Runck. 29% of Runck men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Runck women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Runck were Laborer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Runck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runck 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Runck. 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 461 military records available for the last name Runck. For the veterans among your Runck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runck lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Runck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Runck in 1941 was 42, and 83 in 2004.

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