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Runnett Family History

Runnett 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: Dunnett, Gunnett, Russett, Bennett, Gurnett, Kennett, Runner, Rennert

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Where is the Runnett family from?

You can see how Runnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runnett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Runnett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Runnett families living in Cheshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Runnett's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Runnett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runnett 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 Runnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Engineers Tool Storekeeper and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Runnett. 100% of Runnett men worked as an Engineers Tool Storekeeper and 100% of Runnett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Engineers Tool Storekeeper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Runnett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Runnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runnett 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Runnett. 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 56 military records available for the last name Runnett. For the veterans among your Runnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runnett lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Runnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Runnett in 1972 was 89, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runnett 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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