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Runer Family History

Runer 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: Ruder, Rauner, Rumer, Rubner, Runser, Ryner, Gruner, Runner, Rufer

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Where is the Runer family from?

You can see how Runer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Runer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Runer families living in Manitoba. This was about 73% of all the recorded Runer's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Runer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runer 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 Runer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Runer. 25% of Runer men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Runer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Runer were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

What Runer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Runer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runer 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Runer. 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 367 military records available for the last name Runer. For the veterans among your Runer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Runer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Runer in 1967 was 72, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Runer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runer 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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