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Fulwilder Family History

Fulwilder 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: Fulwider, Fulwiler, Fulenwider, Fuller, Fusilier, Tutwiler, Fullmer

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Where is the Fulwilder family from?

You can see how Fulwilder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fulwilder family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fulwilder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fulwilder family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fulwilder's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fulwilder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fulwilder 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 Fulwilder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fulwilder. 100% of Fulwilder men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Fulwilder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Fulwilder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fulwilder 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Fulwilder. 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 24 military records available for the last name Fulwilder. For the veterans among your Fulwilder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fulwilder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Fulwilder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fulwilder in 1962 was 25, and 54 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fulwilder 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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