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Fulker Family History

Fulker Surname Meaning

see Fulcher.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fulker family from?

You can see how Fulker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fulker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fulker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 109 Fulker families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Fulker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fulker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fulker 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 Fulker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fulker. 18% of Fulker men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Fulker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fulker were Retired and Cook.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Bricklayer
    13%
  • Railway Clerk
    8%
  • Retired
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Cook
    2%

What Fulker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Fulker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fulker 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Fulker. 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 565 military records available for the last name Fulker. For the veterans among your Fulker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fulker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fulker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fulker in 1964 was 89, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fulker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fulker 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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