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Funderburg Name Meaning

Americanized form of German von der Burg ‘from the castle’: occupational or topographic name for someone who lived and worked at a castle.

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


Similar surnames: Underberg, Vandenburg, Vanderberg, Funderburk, Verburg, Vanderbush

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Where is the Funderburg family from?

You can see how Funderburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Funderburg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Funderburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 10 Funderburg families living in South Carolina. This was about 77% of all the recorded Funderburg's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Funderburg families in 1840.
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What did your Funderburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Funderburg. 34% of Funderburg men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Funderburg women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Funderburg were Manager and Typist. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Typist
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Funderburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Funderburg 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Funderburg. 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 901 military records available for the last name Funderburg. For the veterans among your Funderburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Funderburg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Funderburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Funderburg in 1956 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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