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Funston Family History

Funston Surname Meaning

English and northern Irish: perhaps a variant of Foulston (a habitational name from Fulstone, Yorkshire) with assimilation of l-n to n-n.

This name is quite common in Ireland (Fermanagh, Derry, Donegal, Tyrone) but seems to have been brought from northern England in the 17th century.

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


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Where is the Funston family from?

You can see how Funston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Funston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Funston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Funston families living in Lancashire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Funston's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Funston families in 1891.
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What did your Funston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Funston. 100% of Funston men worked as a Farmer and 87% of Funston 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Funston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Funston 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 992 immigration records available for the last name Funston. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Funston. For the veterans among your Funston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Funston lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Funston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Funston in 1950 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Funston 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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