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Funis Family History

Funis 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: Kunis, Funes, Tunis, Unis, Danis, Annis, Manis, Duris, Muni, Fones

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Where is the Funis family from?

You can see how Funis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Funis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Funis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Funis family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Funis's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Funis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Funis 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 Funis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Funis. 58% of Funis men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

What Funis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Funis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Funis 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Funis. 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 37 military records available for the last name Funis. For the veterans among your Funis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Funis lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Funis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Funis in 1985 was 66, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Funis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Funis 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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