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Runestad Family History

Runestad 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: Hunstad, Rustad, Ringstad, Rongstad, Restad, Dunstan, Cuesta, Rogstad

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Where is the Runestad family from?

You can see how Runestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runestad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Runestad families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Runestad's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Runestad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runestad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Runestad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Runestad. 100% of Runestad men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Runestad women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Runestad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Runestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runestad 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Runestad. 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 72 military records available for the last name Runestad. For the veterans among your Runestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runestad lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Runestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Runestad in 1964 was 77, and 77 in 2003.

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