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Funkhauser Family History

Funkhauser 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: Fankhauser, Funkhouser, Frankhauser, Muhlhauser, Frankhouser

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Where is the Funkhauser family from?

You can see how Funkhauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Funkhauser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Funkhauser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Funkhauser families living in Indiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Funkhauser's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Funkhauser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Funkhauser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Funkhauser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Funkhauser. 38% of Funkhauser men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Funkhauser women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Funkhauser were Farmer and Saleslady. .

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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
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Funkhauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Funkhauser 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Funkhauser. 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 154 military records available for the last name Funkhauser. For the veterans among your Funkhauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Funkhauser lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Funkhauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Funkhauser in 1953 was 57, and 69 in 2003.

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