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Runyeon Family History

Runyeon 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: Runyon, Munyon, Runion, Runnion, Runyan, Ruston, Kenyon, Rundell

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Where is the Runyeon family from?

You can see how Runyeon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runyeon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Runyeon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Runyeon families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Runyeon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Runyeon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runyeon 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 Runyeon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Runyeon. 100% of Runyeon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Runyeon women worked as a Servant.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Runyeon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Runyeon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runyeon 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Runyeon. 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 60 military records available for the last name Runyeon. For the veterans among your Runyeon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runyeon lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Runyeon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Runyeon in 1949 was 53, and 100 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runyeon 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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