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Runners Family History

Runners 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: Runner, Runnels, Gunner, Brunner, Renner, Manners, Nunnery, Rubner

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Where is the Runners family from?

You can see how Runners families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runners family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Runners families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Runners families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Runners's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Runners families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Runners. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runners 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Runners. 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 17 military records available for the last name Runners. For the veterans among your Runners ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runners lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Runners life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Runners in 1974 was 82, and 19 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runners 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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