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Fullton Family History

Fullton 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: Fulton, Felton, Fullerton, Bullion, Fuston, Gullion, Hulton, Fallon

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Where is the Fullton family from?

You can see how Fullton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fullton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fullton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fullton family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fullton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fullton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fullton 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 Fullton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fullton. 60% of Fullton men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fullton women worked as a Maid.

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Fullton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fullton 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Fullton. 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 60 military records available for the last name Fullton. For the veterans among your Fullton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fullton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Fullton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fullton in 1966 was 91, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fullton 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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