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Runin Family History

Runin 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: Rubin, Rudin, Bunin, Rusin, Kunin, Runion, Gunn, Lubin, Ruan, Rudi

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Where is the Runin family from?

You can see how Runin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Runin families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Runin families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Runin's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Runin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Runin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runin 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Runin. 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 14 military records available for the last name Runin. For the veterans among your Runin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Runin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Runin in 1970 was 53, and 90 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runin 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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