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Fuley Family History

Fuley 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: Buley, Foley, Duley, Ruley, Furey, Faley, Tuley, Mule, Sully, Gulley

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Where is the Fuley family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fuley. 29% of Fuley men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Fuley women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fuley were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fuley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuley 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Fuley. 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 109 military records available for the last name Fuley. For the veterans among your Fuley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Fuley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fuley in 1968 was 76, and 78 in 2001.

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