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Runsteen Family History

Runsteen 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: Rusten, Rutstein, Dunstan, Ruston, Rutten, Einstein, Steen, Alsteen

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runsteen 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 18 census records available for the last name Runsteen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runsteen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Runsteen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Runsteen. For the veterans among your Runsteen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runsteen lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1997, in the United States, Runsteen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Runsteen in 1993 was 76, and 84 in 1997.

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