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Fulkman Family History

Fulkman Name 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: Folkman, Fullman, Furman, Luckman, Buckman, Ulman, Pullman, Hultman

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Where is the Fulkman family from?

You can see how Fulkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fulkman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fulkman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Fulkman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Fulkman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fulkman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fulkman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fulkman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fulkman. 100% of Fulkman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Fulkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fulkman 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fulkman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 78 military records available for the last name Fulkman. For the veterans among your Fulkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fulkman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Fulkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Fulkman in 1966 was 67, and 79 in 2003.

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