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Funey Family History

Funey Surname 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: Furey, Furney, Funes, Kuney, Fuse, Pusey, Lucey, Haney, Ney, Dunay

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Where is the Funey family from?

You can see how Funey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Funey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Funey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Funey family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Funey's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Funey families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Funey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Funey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Funey. 100% of Funey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Funey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Funey 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Funey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 73 military records available for the last name Funey. For the veterans among your Funey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Funey lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Funey

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