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Runca Family History

Runca 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: Runco, Runck, Ronca, Rana, Rua, Ranta, Duncan, Franca, Zucca, Junco

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Where is the Runca family from?

You can see how Runca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Runca family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Runca's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Runca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Runca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runca 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Runca. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Runca. For the veterans among your Runca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runca lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Runca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Runca in 1965 was 61, and 71 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runca 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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