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Fullmer Family History

Fullmer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Vollmer and Follmer. Compare Fulmer.

German (Füllmer): variant of Vollmer.

This surname is very rare in Germany.

Altered form of English Fulmer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fullmer family from?

You can see how Fullmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fullmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fullmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Fullmer families living in Kent. This was about 43% of all the recorded Fullmer's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Fullmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fullmer 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 Fullmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fullmer. 20% of Fullmer men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Fullmer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fullmer were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Fullmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fullmer 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Fullmer. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Fullmer. For the veterans among your Fullmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fullmer lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Fullmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fullmer in 1942 was 37, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fullmer 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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