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Runchey Family History

Runchey 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: Hanchey, Richey, Ritchey, Ruscher, Rencher, Funches, Rusche, Frutchey

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Where is the Runchey family from?

You can see how Runchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runchey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Runchey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 22 Runchey families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Runchey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Runchey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runchey 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 Runchey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Runchey. 34% of Runchey men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    34%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Runchey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 907 census records available for the last name Runchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runchey 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Runchey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 104 military records available for the last name Runchey. For the veterans among your Runchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runchey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Runchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Runchey in 1967 was 89, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Runchey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runchey 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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