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Funakoshi Family History

Funakoshi 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: Funai, Bukoski, Munshi, Bakshi, Kulakowski, Funari, Zukoski, Funaro

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Where is the Funakoshi family from?

You can see how Funakoshi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Funakoshi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Funakoshi families living in California. This was about 38% of all the recorded Funakoshi's in USA. California had the highest population of Funakoshi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Funakoshi 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 Funakoshi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Funakoshi. 58% of Funakoshi men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Funakoshi women worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Funakoshi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Funakoshi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Funakoshi 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Funakoshi. 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 64 military records available for the last name Funakoshi. For the veterans among your Funakoshi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Funakoshi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Funakoshi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Funakoshi in 1962 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Funakoshi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Funakoshi 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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