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Runnions Family History

Runnions 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: Runnion, Runions, Running, Runion, Ronning, Dunning, Hennion, Gunning

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Where is the Runnions family from?

You can see how Runnions families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runnions family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Runnions families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Runnions families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Runnions's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Runnions families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runnions 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 Runnions ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Runnions. 100% of Runnions men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

What Runnions family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 739 census records available for the last name Runnions. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runnions 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Runnions. 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 153 military records available for the last name Runnions. For the veterans among your Runnions ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runnions lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Runnions life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Runnions in 1966 was 88, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runnions 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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