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Runsten Family History

Runsten 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: Rusten, Dunstan, Ruston, Rutten, Runte, Rosten, Munster, Munsen

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Where is the Runsten family from?

You can see how Runsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runsten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Runsten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Runsten families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Runsten's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Runsten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runsten 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 Runsten ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Runsten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Runsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runsten 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Runsten. 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 13 military records available for the last name Runsten. For the veterans among your Runsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runsten lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Runsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Runsten in 1963 was 67, and 89 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Runsten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runsten 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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