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Fulenwider Name Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Vollenweider .

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


Similar surnames: Vollenweider, Fullenwider, Blender, Leider, Feider, Lavender

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Where is the Fulenwider family from?

You can see how Fulenwider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fulenwider family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fulenwider families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Fulenwider families living in North Carolina. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fulenwider's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Fulenwider families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fulenwider surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fulenwider ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fulenwider. 32% of Fulenwider men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Fulenwider women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fulenwider were Manager and Teacher. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stengrapher
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fulenwider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fulenwider 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Fulenwider. 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 372 military records available for the last name Fulenwider. For the veterans among your Fulenwider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fulenwider lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fulenwider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fulenwider in 1957 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

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