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Funayama Family History

Funayama Name 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: Murayama, Sugiyama, Takayama, Nakayama, Nakama, Hirayama, Katayama

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Where is the Funayama family from?

You can see how Funayama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Funayama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Funayama families living in Hawaii. This was about 80% of all the recorded Funayama's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Funayama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Funayama surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Funayama ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Funayama. 100% of Funayama 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Funayama family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Funayama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Funayama 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Funayama. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Funayama. For the veterans among your Funayama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Funayama lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Funayama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Funayama in 1967 was 84, and 67 in 2003.

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