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Funnell Family History

Funnell Surname Meaning

English:: in southeastern England (primarily Sussex and Kent) apparently a post-medieval altered form of Fennell

in East Anglia most likely a variant of Furnell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Funnell family from?

You can see how Funnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Funnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Funnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 972 Funnell families living in Sussex. This was about 54% of all the recorded Funnell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Funnell families in 1891.
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What did your Funnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Funnell. 8% of Funnell men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Funnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Funnell were Farmworker and Domestic Servant.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Gardener
    5%
  • Farmworker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Funnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Funnell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Funnell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Funnell. For the veterans among your Funnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Funnell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Funnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Funnell in 1962 was 82, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Funnell 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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