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Fulke Family History

Fulke 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: Hulke, Fulk, Foulke, Fulks, Funke, Falke, Mule, Duke, Fuller, Fuse

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Where is the Fulke family from?

You can see how Fulke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fulke family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fulke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Fulke families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Fulke's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Fulke families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fulke 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 Fulke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fulke. 48% of Fulke men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fulke women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fulke were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Fulke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Fulke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fulke 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Fulke. 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 91 military records available for the last name Fulke. For the veterans among your Fulke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fulke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Fulke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fulke in 1967 was 61, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fulke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fulke 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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