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Runneberg Family History

Runneberg 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: Rundberg, Henneberg, Grueneberg, Ruberg, Fugleberg, Underberg

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Where is the Runneberg family from?

You can see how Runneberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runneberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Runneberg family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Runneberg's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Runneberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runneberg 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 Runneberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Runneberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Runneberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runneberg 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Runneberg. 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 8 military records available for the last name Runneberg. For the veterans among your Runneberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runneberg lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Runneberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Runneberg in 1975 was 80, and 91 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Runneberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runneberg 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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