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Fulwiley Family History

Fulwiley 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: Fulwiler, Fulwider, Gulley, Fuller, Folley, Pulley, Fawley, Bulley

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Where is the Fulwiley family from?

You can see how Fulwiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fulwiley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fulwiley family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Fulwiley's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Fulwiley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fulwiley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fulwiley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fulwiley. 50% of Fulwiley 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
    50%
  • Farming
    50%
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Fulwiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fulwiley 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 immigration records available for the last name Fulwiley. 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 14 military records available for the last name Fulwiley. For the veterans among your Fulwiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fulwiley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Fulwiley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fulwiley in 1959 was 43, and 75 in 2003.

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