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Runft Family History

Runft Name 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: Ranft, Hunt, Kunst, Bunt, Rust, Ruffo, Tuft, Luft, Runge, Brunet

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Where is the Runft family from?

You can see how Runft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runft family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Runft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Runft families living in Iowa. This was about 80% of all the recorded Runft's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Runft families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Runft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Runft. 45% of Runft men worked as a Farming. .

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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 1940

  • Farming
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Apprentice
    23%
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Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Runft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runft 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Runft. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 74 military records available for the last name Runft. For the veterans among your Runft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runft lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Runft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Runft in 1964 was 76, and 94 in 2004.

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