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Runkles Name Meaning

Altered form of German Runkel with the addition of excrescent -s a common feature of Americanized surnames.

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


Similar surnames: Runkle, Jungles, Rickles, Ruckle, Ringle, Rucker, Hunkler, Nuckles

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Where is the Runkles family from?

You can see how Runkles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runkles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Runkles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Runkles families living in Maryland. This was about 70% of all the recorded Runkles's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Runkles families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runkles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Runkles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Runkles. 34% of Runkles men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Runkles women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Runkles were Salesman and Housework. .

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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
    34%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Runkles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runkles 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Runkles. 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 327 military records available for the last name Runkles. For the veterans among your Runkles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runkles lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Runkles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Runkles in 1957 was 63, and 98 in 2004.

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