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Funari Name Meaning

Italian:: occupational name from funaro ‘rope maker’ (from fune ‘rope’). habitational name from the district of Funari in Caserta province (Campania).

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


Similar surnames: Furnari, Funaro, Funai, Fusaro, Fanara, Sari, Fina, Licari, Pari

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Where is the Funari family from?

You can see how Funari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Funari family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Funari families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Funari families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Funari's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Funari families in 1911.
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What did your Funari ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Funari. 45% of Funari men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Funari women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Funari were Mechanic and Sales 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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Sales Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Funari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Funari 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Funari. 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 605 military records available for the last name Funari. For the veterans among your Funari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Funari lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Funari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Funari in 1940 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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