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Runsha Family History

Runsha 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: Rush, Renshaw, Runser, Munshi, Cunha, Busha, Prusha, Ranshaw, Dunstan

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Where is the Runsha family from?

You can see how Runsha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runsha family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Runsha families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Runsha family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Runsha's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Runsha families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runsha 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 24 census records available for the last name Runsha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runsha 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Runsha. 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 Runsha. For the veterans among your Runsha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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