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Runyan Family History

Runyan Surname Meaning

Possibly also Irish: variant of Runyon. This surname is virtually non-existing in Ireland and Britain.

Variant of Runyon 1 a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Runyan family from?

You can see how Runyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Runyan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Runyan families living in Carmarthenshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Runyan's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Runyan families in 1891.
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What did your Runyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Runyan. 16% of Runyan men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Runyan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Runyan were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Waitress
    7%
  • Stenographer
    6%

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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Runyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runyan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Runyan. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Runyan. For the veterans among your Runyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runyan lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Runyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Runyan in 1946 was 33, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runyan 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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