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Fulghan Family History

Fulghan 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: Fulgham, Hulgan, Fulghum, Fullman, Fagan, Sultan, Furman, Feltham

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Where is the Fulghan family from?

You can see how Fulghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fulghan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fulghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fulghan family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Fulghan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fulghan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fulghan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fulghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fulghan. 43% of Fulghan men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Fulghan women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fulghan were Miner and 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
    43%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Fulghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Fulghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fulghan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fulghan. 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 62 military records available for the last name Fulghan. For the veterans among your Fulghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fulghan lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1982, in the United States, Fulghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fulghan in 1980 was 89, and 73 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fulghan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fulghan 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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