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Origins of the Funning surname

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We have a total of 92 records for people with the last name Funning.

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    In 1921, most Funnings lived in south-west

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    Interesting facts about Funning

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    What are the most common Funning first names?

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    Catherine

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    Common jobs for Funnings

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Funnings in 1921

    Boot Machinist

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    Cotton Frame Tenter

    1

    Dairy Maid

    1

    Draper

    1

    Farm Labourers Wife

    1

    Common male occupations for Funnings in 1921

    Coal Miner Hewer

    2

    Agricultural Labourer

    1

    Blacksmiths Stocker

    1

    Boot Hal Maker

    1

    Carpenter

    1

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