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Fulcer Family History

Fulcer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fuller, Fulcher, Fulfer, Fulmer, Sulcer, Felber, Buller, Tuller

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Where is the Fulcer family from?

You can see how Fulcer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fulcer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fulcer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Fulcer families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Fulcer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Fulcer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fulcer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fulcer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fulcer. 70% of Fulcer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fulcer women worked as a Maid.

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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
    70%
  • Laborer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Fulcer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Fulcer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fulcer 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Fulcer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 103 military records available for the last name Fulcer. For the veterans among your Fulcer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fulcer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Fulcer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fulcer in 1957 was 63, and 75 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fulcer 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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