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Funches Family History

Funches Surname Meaning

Variant of Funchess a surname of German origin. It is found mainly among African Americans.

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


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Where is the Funches family from?

You can see how Funches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Funches family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Funches families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Funches families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Funches's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Funches families in 1891.
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What did your Funches ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Funches. 53% of Funches men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Funches women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Funches were Carpenter and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Domestic
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Servant
    11%

What Funches family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Funches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Funches 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Funches. 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 387 military records available for the last name Funches. For the veterans among your Funches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Funches lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Funches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Funches in 1959 was 39, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Funches

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Funches 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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