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Runcorn Family History

Runcorn Surname Meaning

from Runcorn (Cheshire) which is recorded as Rumcofan in about 1000 Runcofan in about 1118 and Runcorna in the 14th century.

The place-name derives from Old English rūm ‘wide’ + cofa ‘cove bay creek’ (dative cofan).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Runcorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runcorn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Runcorn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Runcorn families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Runcorn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Runcorn families in 1891.
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What did your Runcorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Runcorn. 100% of Runcorn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 102 military records available for the last name Runcorn. For the veterans among your Runcorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runcorn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Runcorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Runcorn in 1967 was 83, and 64 in 2001.

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