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Runco Family History

Runco Surname Meaning

Italian (Calabria) is a nickname derived from the dialect word runcu, which denotes a kind of fish.

It is also a variant of Rungo, stemming from an ancient Germanic personal name of unexplained etymology.

There is also the possibility of it being derived from Ronco.

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


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Where is the Runco family from?

You can see how Runco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runco family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Runco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Runco families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Runco's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Runco families in 1920.
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What did your Runco ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Runco. 100% of Runco men worked as a Mechanic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Runco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Runco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runco 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Runco. 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 324 military records available for the last name Runco. For the veterans among your Runco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runco lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Runco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Runco in 1948 was 41, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runco 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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