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Fulem Family History

Fulem 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: Fullem, Mule, Fuller, Fuse, Yule, Faler, Fullam, Rule, Salem, Filer

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Where is the Fulem family from?

You can see how Fulem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fulem family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Fulem family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fulem's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fulem families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fulem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Fulem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fulem 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fulem. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fulem. For the veterans among your Fulem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fulem lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Fulem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fulem in 1965 was 55, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fulem 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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