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Funderburke Family History

Funderburke Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German von der Burg ‘from the castle’; see Funderburg.

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


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Where is the Funderburke family from?

You can see how Funderburke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Funderburke family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Funderburke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Funderburke families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Funderburke's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Funderburke families in 1840.
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What did your Funderburke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Funderburke. 17% of Funderburke men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Funderburke women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Funderburke were Mechanic and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Funderburke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 906 census records available for the last name Funderburke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Funderburke 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Funderburke. 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 376 military records available for the last name Funderburke. For the veterans among your Funderburke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Funderburke lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Funderburke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Funderburke in 1943 was 27, and 74 in 2004.

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