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Rune Family History

Rune Name 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: Rue, June, Runge, Aune, Rule, Rude, Runte, Rube, Brune, Runde

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Where is the Rune family from?

You can see how Rune families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rune family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rune families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Rune families living in Indiana. This was about 37% of all the recorded Rune's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rune families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rune surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rune ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rune. 24% of Rune men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rune women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rune were Clerk and Typist. .

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Typist
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rune. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rune 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Rune. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rune. For the veterans among your Rune ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rune lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rune life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rune in 1945 was 46, and 95 in 2004.

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