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Fulgen Family History

Fulgen 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: Fullen, Mullen, Fuller, Gulden, Cullen, Bullen, Felger, Gilgen, Ulven

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Where is the Fulgen family from?

You can see how Fulgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fulgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fulgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fulgen families living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fulgen's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Fulgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fulgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Fulgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fulgen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fulgen. 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 57 military records available for the last name Fulgen. For the veterans among your Fulgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fulgen lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1991, in the United States, Fulgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fulgen in 1989 was 32, and 8 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fulgen 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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