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Funken Family History

Funken 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: Finken, Funke, Kunkel, Finkel, Punke, Lunden, Munden, Franken, Munsen

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Where is the Funken family from?

You can see how Funken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Funken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Funken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Funken families living in Kentucky. This was about 38% of all the recorded Funken's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Funken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Funken 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 Funken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Funken. 50% of Funken men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Funken women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Janitor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Funken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Funken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Funken 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Funken. 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 94 military records available for the last name Funken. For the veterans among your Funken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Funken lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Funken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Funken in 1966 was 82, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Funken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Funken ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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