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Runyun Family History

Runyun 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, Runyan, Bunyan, Munyon, Munyan, Runion, Yun, Gunn, Ruston

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Where is the Runyun family from?

You can see how Runyun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runyun family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Runyun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Runyun families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Runyun's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Runyun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runyun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Runyun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runyun 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Runyun. 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 16 military records available for the last name Runyun. For the veterans among your Runyun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runyun lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1998, in the United States, Runyun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Runyun in 1989 was 69, and 44 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runyun 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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