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Fullin Family History

Fullin 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: Fellin, Follin, Fallin, Fullen, Cullin, Pullin, Mullin, Mullen

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Where is the Fullin family from?

You can see how Fullin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fullin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fullin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 7 Fullin families living in Midlothian. This was about 78% of all the recorded Fullin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fullin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fullin 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 Fullin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fullin. 72% of Fullin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fullin women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Fullin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Fullin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fullin 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Fullin. 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 169 military records available for the last name Fullin. For the veterans among your Fullin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fullin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fullin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fullin in 1964 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fullin 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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