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Fueller Family History

Fueller 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: Fuller, Feller, Mueller, Foeller, Tueller, Geller, Heller, Seller

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Where is the Fueller family from?

You can see how Fueller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fueller family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fueller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Fueller families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fueller's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fueller families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fueller 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 Fueller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fueller. 32% of Fueller men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Fueller women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fueller were Machinist and 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
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Operator
    7%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

What Fueller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fueller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fueller 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Fueller. 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 145 military records available for the last name Fueller. For the veterans among your Fueller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fueller lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Fueller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fueller in 1940 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fueller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fueller 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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