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Funkenstein Family History

Funkenstein 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: Falkenstein, Frankenstein, Finkelstein, Fleckenstein, Rugenstein

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Where is the Funkenstein family from?

You can see how Funkenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Funkenstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Funkenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Funkenstein families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Funkenstein's in USA. California had the highest population of Funkenstein families in 1880.
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What did your Funkenstein ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Funkenstein ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Funkenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Funkenstein 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Funkenstein. 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 48 military records available for the last name Funkenstein. For the veterans among your Funkenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Funkenstein lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Funkenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Funkenstein in 1971 was 78, and 87 in 2000.

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