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Runcan Family History

Runcan 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: Duncan, Runyan, Ruan, Rudman, Bunyan, Rutman, Ruman, Rincon, Ronan

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Where is the Runcan family from?

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

There are 100 census records available for the last name Runcan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runcan 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Runcan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Runcan. For the veterans among your Runcan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runcan lifespan?

Average Runcan life expectancy in 2003 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runcan 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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