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Runnyan Family History

Runnyan 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: Runyan, Bunyan, Runyon, Munyan, Runnion, Dunstan, Mannan, Ruan

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Where is the Runnyan family from?

You can see how Runnyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runnyan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Runnyan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Runnyan family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Runnyan's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Runnyan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runnyan 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 264 census records available for the last name Runnyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runnyan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Runnyan. 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 54 military records available for the last name Runnyan. For the veterans among your Runnyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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