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Fulney Family History

Fulney 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: Furney, Gulley, Fuller, Dolney, Folley, Pulley, Burney, Bulley, Olney

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Where is the Fulney family from?

You can see how Fulney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fulney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fulney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fulney families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fulney's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Fulney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fulney 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 31 census records available for the last name Fulney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fulney 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Fulney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fulney. For the veterans among your Fulney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fulney 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fulney

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