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Fullerson Family History

Fullerson 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: Fullerton, Fulkerson, Rollerson, Tillerson, Culberson, Gullekson

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Where is the Fullerson family from?

You can see how Fullerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fullerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fullerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Fullerson families living in Northumberland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fullerson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Fullerson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fullerson 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 Fullerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fullerson. 43% of Fullerson men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Ditch Rider
    29%

What Fullerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Fullerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fullerson 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Fullerson. 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 33 military records available for the last name Fullerson. For the veterans among your Fullerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fullerson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Fullerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fullerson in 1967 was 67, and 93 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fullerson 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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