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Funderburk Family History

Funderburk Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German von der Burg ‘from the castle’; see Funderburg.

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


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Where is the Funderburk family from?

You can see how Funderburk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Funderburk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Funderburk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Funderburk families living in South Carolina. This was about 32% of all the recorded Funderburk's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Funderburk families in 1840.
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What did your Funderburk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Funderburk. 33% of Funderburk men worked as a Farmer and 8% of Funderburk women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Funderburk were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Cook
    7%
  • Maid
    7%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Funderburk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Funderburk 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Funderburk. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Funderburk. For the veterans among your Funderburk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Funderburk lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Funderburk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Funderburk in 1951 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

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