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Runett Family History

Runett 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: Brunett, Rowett, Russett, Minett, Brunet, Arnett, Gurnett, Dunnett

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Where is the Runett family from?

You can see how Runett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Runett families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Runett family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Runett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Runett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runett 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 71 census records available for the last name Runett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runett 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Runett. 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 2 military records available for the last name Runett. For the veterans among your Runett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runett lifespan?

Average Runett life expectancy in 1983 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runett 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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