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Fullis Family History

Fullis 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: Bullis, Fallis, Mullis, Pullis, Follis, Cullis, Tullis, Fuller, Allis

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Where is the Fullis family from?

You can see how Fullis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fullis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fullis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fullis family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fullis's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Fullis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fullis 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 Fullis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fullis. 50% of Fullis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fullis women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Cutter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 670 census records available for the last name Fullis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fullis 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Fullis. 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 46 military records available for the last name Fullis. For the veterans among your Fullis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fullis lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Fullis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Fullis in 1979 was 77, and 60 in 1997.

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