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Runcie Name Meaning

Scottish (Banffshire and Aberdeenshire): nickname from Middle English rounci ‘horse’ (Old French ronci) perhaps a metonymic occupational name for someone who looked after horses.

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


Similar surnames: Muncie, Runge, Bunce, Runte, Runde, Rucci, Nuncio, Runco, Rusche

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Where is the Runcie family from?

You can see how Runcie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runcie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Runcie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there was 1 Runcie family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Runcie's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Runcie families in 1840.
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What did your Runcie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Physician and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Runcie. 25% of Runcie men worked as a Physician and 100% of Runcie women worked as a Secretary. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Physician
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Runcie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runcie 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 815 immigration records available for the last name Runcie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 730 military records available for the last name Runcie. For the veterans among your Runcie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runcie lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Runcie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Runcie in 1955 was 50, and 67 in 2004.

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