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Fullem Family History

Fullem Name Meaning

Altered form of English and Irish Fulham . See also Fullam .

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


Similar surnames: Fullam, Fuller, Fullen, Pullum, Huller, Hulley, Bullen, Mullet

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Where is the Fullem family from?

You can see how Fullem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fullem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fullem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Fullem families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fullem's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fullem families in 1840.
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What did your Fullem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fullem. 28% of Fullem men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Fullem women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fullem were Labor and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Labor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fullem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fullem 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Fullem. 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 215 military records available for the last name Fullem. For the veterans among your Fullem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fullem lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Fullem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fullem in 1952 was 60, and 56 in 2004.

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