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Runeman Family History

Runeman 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: Trueman, Roseman, Neman, Rudman, Russman, Rutman, Rodeman, Ruderman

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Where is the Runeman family from?

You can see how Runeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runeman family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Runeman family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Runeman's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Runeman families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runeman 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 54 census records available for the last name Runeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runeman 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Runeman. 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 2 military records available for the last name Runeman. For the veterans among your Runeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runeman lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Runeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Runeman in 1977 was 90, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runeman 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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