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Fulman Family History

Fulman 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: Furman, Ulman, Felman, Bulman, Kulman, Fullman, Kalman, Allman

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Where is the Fulman family from?

You can see how Fulman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fulman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fulman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Fulman families living in Kent. This was about 71% of all the recorded Fulman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Fulman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fulman 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 Fulman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fulman. 62% of Fulman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fulman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fulman were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    62%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Fulman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fulman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fulman 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Fulman. 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 101 military records available for the last name Fulman. For the veterans among your Fulman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fulman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Fulman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fulman in 1975 was 95, and 95 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fulman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fulman 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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