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Funderberk Family History

Funderberk 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: Funderburk, Underberg, Funderburg, Funderburke, Vanderbeek, Anderberg

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Where is the Funderberk family from?

You can see how Funderberk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Funderberk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Funderberk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Funderberk families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Funderberk's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Funderberk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Funderberk 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 Funderberk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Funderberk. 64% of Funderberk men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Funderberk women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Funderberk were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    64%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Funderberk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Funderberk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Funderberk 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Funderberk. 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 30 military records available for the last name Funderberk. For the veterans among your Funderberk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Funderberk lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Funderberk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Funderberk in 1975 was 59, and 58 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Funderberk 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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