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Fulwell Family History

Fulwell Surname Meaning

see Folwell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fulwell family from?

You can see how Fulwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fulwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fulwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Fulwell families living in Worcestershire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Fulwell's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Fulwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fulwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fulwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fulwell. 63% of Fulwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    8%
  • French Polisher
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties In Own Home
    8%

What Fulwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fulwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fulwell 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Fulwell. 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 162 military records available for the last name Fulwell. For the veterans among your Fulwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fulwell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1974, in the United States, Fulwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Fulwell in 1965 was 45, and 64 in 1974.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fulwell 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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