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Runo Family History

Runo 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: Bruno, Kuno, Uno, Runk, Rufo, Nuno, Ruano, Muno, Runco, Juno

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Where is the Runo family from?

You can see how Runo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Runo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Runo families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Runo's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Runo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runo 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 Runo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Runo. 21% of Runo men worked as a Machinist and 34% of Runo women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Runo were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Machinist
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Runo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Runo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runo 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 711 immigration records available for the last name Runo. 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 412 military records available for the last name Runo. For the veterans among your Runo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Runo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Runo in 1963 was 81, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Runo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runo 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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