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Runner Family History

Runner Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Ronner an occupational name for a runner or messenger a lightly armed mounted soldier;

from runnen also ronnen a younger form of Middle Low German rennen ‘to run’.

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


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You can see how Runner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Runner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Runner families living in Lancashire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Runner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Runner families in 1891.
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What did your Runner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Runner. 100% of Runner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Runner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runner 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 656 immigration records available for the last name Runner. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Runner. For the veterans among your Runner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runner lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Runner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Runner in 1952 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runner 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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