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Runiewicz Family History

Runiewicz 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: Rynkiewicz, Frankiewicz, Radziewicz, Lenkiewicz, Butkiewicz

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runiewicz 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 Runiewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Freight Handler and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Runiewicz. 100% of Runiewicz men worked as a Freight Handler and 100% of Runiewicz women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Freight Handler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Runiewicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Runiewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runiewicz 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Runiewicz. 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 17 military records available for the last name Runiewicz. For the veterans among your Runiewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runiewicz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Runiewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Runiewicz in 1970 was 51, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runiewicz 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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