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Fulstow Family History

Fulstow Surname Meaning

From Fulstow (Lincs) which is recorded as Fugelestou in 1086, Fulestou in 1147, Fughelestowe in 1212–19, and Foulestow in 130.

The place-name derives from Old English fugol ‘bird’ + stōw ‘place’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Fulstow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fulstow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fulstow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Fulstow families living in Yorkshire. This was about 84% of all the recorded Fulstow's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fulstow families in 1891.
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What did your Fulstow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fulstow. 100% of Fulstow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Fulstow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fulstow 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Fulstow. 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 52 military records available for the last name Fulstow. For the veterans among your Fulstow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fulstow lifespan?

Average Fulstow life expectancy in 1964 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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