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Runbaugh Family History

Runbaugh 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: Rumbaugh, Surbaugh, Grubaugh, Crumbaugh, Turnbaugh, Crubaugh

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Where is the Runbaugh family from?

You can see how Runbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Runbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Runbaugh families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Runbaugh's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Runbaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runbaugh 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 Runbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Runbaugh. 60% of Runbaugh men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Runbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Runbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runbaugh 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 Runbaugh. 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 10 military records available for the last name Runbaugh. For the veterans among your Runbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runbaugh lifespan?

Average Runbaugh life expectancy in 2000 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Runbaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runbaugh 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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