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Fullmore Family History

Fullmore 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: Fillmore, Fulmore, Cullimore, Bellmore, Fullmer, Gillmore, Filmore

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Where is the Fullmore family from?

You can see how Fullmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fullmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fullmore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Fullmore families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fullmore's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Fullmore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fullmore 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 Fullmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fullmore. 46% of Fullmore men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Fullmore women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fullmore were Carpenter 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
    46%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Cook
    31%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fullmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fullmore 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Fullmore. 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 207 military records available for the last name Fullmore. For the veterans among your Fullmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fullmore lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Fullmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fullmore in 1947 was 40, and 36 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fullmore 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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