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Funson Family History

Funson 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: Fuson, Dunson, Gunson, Munson, Funston, Benson, Fenton, Hunton

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Where is the Funson family from?

You can see how Funson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Funson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Funson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Funson family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Funson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Funson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Funson 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 Funson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Funson. 100% of Funson men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Funson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Funson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Funson 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Funson. 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 18 military records available for the last name Funson. For the veterans among your Funson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Funson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Funson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Funson in 1965 was 49, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Funson 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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