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Fulliam Family History

Fulliam 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: Fullam, Pulliam, William, Gilliam, Pullam, Fulgham, Fullman, Quilliam

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Where is the Fulliam family from?

You can see how Fulliam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fulliam family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fulliam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Fulliam family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fulliam's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fulliam families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fulliam 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 175 census records available for the last name Fulliam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fulliam 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Fulliam. 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 35 military records available for the last name Fulliam. For the veterans among your Fulliam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fulliam lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Fulliam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Fulliam in 1981 was 85, and 67 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fulliam 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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