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Runions Name Meaning

Altered form of Runion a surname of French (and possibly also Irish) origin with the addition of excrescent -s a common feature of Americanized surnames.

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


Similar surnames: Runion, Rubins, Runnion, Ronson, Ruston, Robins, Reins, Lukins, Runco

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Where is the Runions family from?

You can see how Runions families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runions family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Runions families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Runions families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Runions's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Runions families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runions surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Runions ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Runions. 41% of Runions men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Runions women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Runions were Farming and Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    46%
  • Housewife
    37%
  • Maid
    19%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Runions. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runions 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Runions. 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 656 military records available for the last name Runions. For the veterans among your Runions ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runions lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Runions life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Runions in 1953 was 45, and 69 in 2004.

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