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Runyen Family History

Runyen Surname Meaning

Variant of Runyon 1 a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Runyen family from?

You can see how Runyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runyen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Runyen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Runyen family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Runyen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Runyen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runyen 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 Runyen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Runyen. 34% of Runyen men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Runyen women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Runyen were Machinist 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Runyen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Runyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runyen 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Runyen. 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 153 military records available for the last name Runyen. For the veterans among your Runyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runyen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Runyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Runyen in 1962 was 79, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runyen 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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