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Fultz Family History

Fultz Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Volz.

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


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Where is the Fultz family from?

You can see how Fultz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fultz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fultz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Fultz families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fultz's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fultz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fultz 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 Fultz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fultz. 22% of Fultz men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Fultz women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fultz were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    4%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Waitress
    7%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Fultz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fultz 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 Fultz. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Fultz. For the veterans among your Fultz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fultz lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Fultz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fultz in 1944 was 30, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fultz 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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