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Funke Family History

Funke Surname Meaning

German: variant of Funk.

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


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Where is the Funke family from?

You can see how Funke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Funke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Funke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Funke families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Funke's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Funke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Funke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Funke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Funke. 20% of Funke men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Funke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Funke were Clerk and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

What Funke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Funke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Funke 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Funke. 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 Funke. For the veterans among your Funke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Funke lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Funke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Funke in 1952 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Funke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Funke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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