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Funnegan Family History

Funnegan 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: Finnegan, Finneran, Finneman, Dunegan, Hennegan, Hannegan, Finegan

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Where is the Funnegan family from?

You can see how Funnegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Funnegan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Funnegan families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Funnegan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Funnegan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Funnegan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Funnegan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Funnegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Funnegan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Funnegan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Funnegan. For the veterans among your Funnegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Funnegan lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Funnegan

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