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Funderburgh Family History

Funderburgh 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: Funderburg, Vanderburgh, Funderburk, Funderburke, Underberg

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Where is the Funderburgh family from?

You can see how Funderburgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Funderburgh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Funderburgh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Funderburgh families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Funderburgh's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Funderburgh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Funderburgh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Funderburgh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Funderburgh. 42% of Funderburgh men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Farming
    7%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Funderburgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Funderburgh 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Funderburgh. 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 Funderburgh. For the veterans among your Funderburgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Funderburgh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Funderburgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Funderburgh in 1966 was 79, and 60 in 2004.

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