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Running Family History

Running Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Rønning and probably also of German Ronning. Irish: variant of Runyon.

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


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Where is the Running family from?

You can see how Running families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Running family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Running families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Running families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Running's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Running families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Running 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 Running ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Running. 75% of Running women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Shorthand Typist Retd
    25%

What Running family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Running. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Running 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Running. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Running. For the veterans among your Running ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Running lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Running life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Running in 1951 was 59, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Running

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Running 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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