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Fulham Family History

Fulham Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Fulham (Middlesex now part of West London). This surname has been established since the 13th century in Ireland where it is often spelled Fullam.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fulham family from?

You can see how Fulham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fulham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fulham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Fulham families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Fulham's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fulham families in 1891.
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What did your Fulham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fulham. 75% of Fulham men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Fulham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fulham were Centre Lathe Turner and Tin Plate Sheet Opener.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    75%
  • Centre Lathe Turner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Nurse
    5%
  • Tin Plate Sheet Opener
    5%

What Fulham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fulham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fulham 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fulham. 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 716 military records available for the last name Fulham. For the veterans among your Fulham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fulham lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fulham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fulham in 1962 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fulham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fulham 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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