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Runnie Family History

Runnie 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: Ronnie, Rennie, Rinne, Runge, Dunne, Lennie, Runte, Runde, Ronne

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Where is the Runnie family from?

You can see how Runnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runnie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Runnie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Runnie family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Runnie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Runnie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runnie 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 175 census records available for the last name Runnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runnie 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 453 immigration records available for the last name Runnie. 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 14 military records available for the last name Runnie. For the veterans among your Runnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runnie lifespan?

Average Runnie life expectancy in 1975 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runnie 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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