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Runger Family History

Runger 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: Hunger, Ringer, Ranger, Junger, Runge, Brunger, Lunger, Bunger

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Where is the Runger family from?

You can see how Runger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Runger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Runger families living in New Jersey. This was about 22% of all the recorded Runger's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Runger families in 1880.
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What did your Runger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Runger. 28% of Runger men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Runger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Runger 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    56%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Runger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runger 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Runger. 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 365 military records available for the last name Runger. For the veterans among your Runger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Runger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Runger in 1963 was 81, and 63 in 2004.

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