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Fullen Family History

Fullen Surname Meaning

English: occupational name for a fuller (see Fuller) from Old French fulun ‘fuller’.

English (Lancashire): branch of this family in Lancashire probably represents a variant of Fulham (see Fullam) reintroduced from Ireland.

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


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Where is the Fullen family from?

You can see how Fullen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fullen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fullen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 56 Fullen families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Fullen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fullen families in 1891.
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What did your Fullen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver (goods) Railway and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fullen. 100% of Fullen men worked as a Motor Driver (goods) Railway and 75% of Fullen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Motor Driver (goods) Railway
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housemaid
    5%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Fullen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fullen 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 Fullen. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Fullen. For the veterans among your Fullen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fullen lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Fullen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fullen in 1942 was 38, and 75 in 2004.

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