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Funfar Family History

Funfar 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: Ungar, Funai, Furfaro, Fulfer, Dunbar, Funari, Funaro, Fingar, Fuller

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Where is the Funfar family from?

You can see how Funfar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Funfar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Funfar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Funfar families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Funfar's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Funfar families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Funfar 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 Funfar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Funfar. 47% of Funfar men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Funfar women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Labor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Funfar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Funfar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Funfar 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Funfar. 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 57 military records available for the last name Funfar. For the veterans among your Funfar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Funfar lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Funfar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Funfar in 1954 was 32, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Funfar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Funfar 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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