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Runham Family History

Runham Surname Meaning

from Runham (Norfolk) which is recorded as Ronham in 1086 and Runnaham in 116.

The place-name derives from an uncertain first element + Old English hām ‘village homestead’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Runham family from?

You can see how Runham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Runham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Runham families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Runham's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Runham families in 1891.
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What did your Runham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Runham. 50% of Runham men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Runham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Runham were General Labourer (hw) and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • General Labourer (hw)
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Runham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runham 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Runham. 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 211 military records available for the last name Runham. For the veterans among your Runham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runham lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1978, in the United States, Runham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Runham in 1977 was 93, and 91 in 1978.

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