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Runion Name Meaning

Altered form of Runyon 1 a surname of French origin. Possibly also Irish: variant of Runyon

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


Similar surnames: Runnion, Ruxton, Runyan, Runions, Runyon, Union, Pinion, Manion

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Where is the Runion family from?

You can see how Runion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Runion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Runion families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Runion's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Runion families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Runion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Runion. 31% of Runion men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Runion women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Runion were Salesman and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • House Work
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Runion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runion 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Runion. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Runion. For the veterans among your Runion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runion lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Runion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Runion in 1952 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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