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Fulkert Family History

Fulkert 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: Folkert, Fuller, Hulbert, Filbert, Fulfer, Felker, Fulmer, Volkert

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Where is the Fulkert family from?

You can see how Fulkert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fulkert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fulkert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Fulkert families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fulkert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fulkert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fulkert 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 Fulkert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fulkert. 100% of Fulkert men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Fulkert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Fulkert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fulkert 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Fulkert. 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 29 military records available for the last name Fulkert. For the veterans among your Fulkert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fulkert lifespan?

Between 1948 and 1999, in the United States, Fulkert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Fulkert in 1948 was 71, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fulkert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fulkert 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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