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Runaas Family History

Runaas Surname 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: Naas, Dundas, Ruedas, Ruelas, Quaas, Rentas, Runyan, Rinas, Jonas

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Where is the Runaas family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runaas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Runaas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Runaas. 100% of Runaas men worked as a Carpenter.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Runaas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runaas 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Runaas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Runaas. For the veterans among your Runaas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runaas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Runaas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Runaas in 1967 was 78, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runaas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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