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Runnette Family History

Runnette 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, Burnette, Brunette, Guenette, Bonnette, Gunnett, Bennette

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Where is the Runnette family from?

You can see how Runnette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runnette family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Runnette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Runnette families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Runnette's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Runnette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runnette 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 107 census records available for the last name Runnette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runnette 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Runnette. 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 10 military records available for the last name Runnette. For the veterans among your Runnette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runnette lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Runnette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Runnette in 1949 was 48, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runnette 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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