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Runden Family History

Runden 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: Ruden, Runde, Lunden, Munden, Rundel, Grunden, Rudden, Bunde, Rundell

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Where is the Runden family from?

You can see how Runden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runden family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Runden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Runden family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Runden's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Runden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Runden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm was the top reported job for people in the USA named Runden. 50% of Runden men worked as a Farm. .

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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

  • Farm
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Runden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runden 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Runden. 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 648 military records available for the last name Runden. For the veterans among your Runden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runden lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Runden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Runden in 1964 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

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