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Fulkerton Family History

Fulkerton 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: Fullerton, Fulkerson, Pilkerton, Alderton, Allerton, Yelverton

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Where is the Fulkerton family from?

You can see how Fulkerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fulkerton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fulkerton families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Fulkerton family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Fulkerton's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Fulkerton families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Fulkerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fulkerton 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fulkerton. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fulkerton. For the veterans among your Fulkerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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