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Runberg Family History

Runberg 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: Ruberg, Grunberg, Renberg, Rundberg, Rudberg, Ulberg, Roberg, Risberg

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Where is the Runberg family from?

You can see how Runberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Runberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Runberg families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Runberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Runberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runberg 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 Runberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Runberg. 27% of Runberg men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Faller
    14%

What Runberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Runberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runberg 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Runberg. 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 187 military records available for the last name Runberg. For the veterans among your Runberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runberg lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Runberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Runberg in 1949 was 53, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Runberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runberg 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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