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Runson Family History

Runson 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: Ranson, Brunson, Runyon, Dunson, Runion, Ronson, Russon, Gunson

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Where is the Runson family from?

You can see how Runson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Runson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Runson families living in Arkansas. This was about 30% of all the recorded Runson's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Runson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Runson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Runson. 40% of Runson men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    30%
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Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Runson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runson 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Runson. 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 42 military records available for the last name Runson. For the veterans among your Runson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Runson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Runson in 1966 was 29, and 86 in 1998.

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