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Runser Family History

Runser Surname Meaning

South German (also Rünser): topographic name from Middle High German runs ‘small creek channel’ + -er indicating habitation.

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


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Where is the Runser family from?

You can see how Runser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Runser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Runser family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Runser's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Runser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runser 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 Runser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Runser. 45% of Runser men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Runser women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Op
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Runser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Runser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runser 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Runser. 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 456 military records available for the last name Runser. For the veterans among your Runser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runser lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Runser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Runser in 1952 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Runser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Runser 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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