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Funny Family History

Funny 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: Lunny, Gunn, Penny, Dunay, Nunn, Denny, Kenny, Finne, Finn, Dunn

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Where is the Funny family from?

You can see how Funny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Funny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Funny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Funny families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Funny's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Funny families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Funny 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 Funny ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Funny. 100% of Funny women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Funny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Funny 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Funny. 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 171 military records available for the last name Funny. For the veterans among your Funny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Funny lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Funny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Funny in 1966 was 56, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Funny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Funny 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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