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Runnion Family History

Runnion Surname Meaning

Altered form of Runyon 1 a surname of French origin. Possibly also Irish: variant of Runyon

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Runnion family from?

You can see how Runnion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runnion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Runnion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Runnion families living in Lancashire. This was about 85% of all the recorded Runnion's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Runnion families in 1891.
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What did your Runnion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Runnion. 22% of Runnion men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Runnion women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Runnion were Manager and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Mechanic
    7%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Runnion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runnion 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Runnion. 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 964 military records available for the last name Runnion. For the veterans among your Runnion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runnion lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Runnion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Runnion in 1946 was 40, and 87 in 2004.

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