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Fulsher Family History

Fulsher 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: Fulcher, Felsher, Fisher, Usher, Fuller, Flesher, Lusher, Flasher

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Where is the Fulsher family from?

You can see how Fulsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fulsher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fulsher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fulsher family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fulsher's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Fulsher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fulsher 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 Fulsher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fulsher. 100% of Fulsher men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fulsher women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Fulsher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 880 census records available for the last name Fulsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fulsher 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Fulsher. 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 104 military records available for the last name Fulsher. For the veterans among your Fulsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fulsher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fulsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fulsher in 1963 was 82, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fulsher 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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