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Funston Name Meaning

English and northern Irish: perhaps a variant of Foulston (a habitational name from Fulstone Yorkshire) with assimilation of l-n to n-n. This name is quite common in Ireland (Fermanagh Derry Donegal Tyrone) but seems to have been brought from northern England in the 17th century.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hueston, Fuson, Finton, Fenton, Brunton, Manton, Sumsion, Langton

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Where is the Funston family from?

You can see how Funston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Funston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Funston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 49 Funston families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Funston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Funston families in 1911.
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What did your Funston ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Funston. 79% of Funston 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 1921

  • Farmer
    79%
  • Clerk
    22%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 992 immigration records available for the last name Funston. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Funston. For the veterans among your Funston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Funston lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Funston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Funston in 1950 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

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