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Fullers Family History

Fullers 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: Fuller, Cullers, Fellers, Bullers, Fillers, Buller, Tuller, Feller

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Where is the Fullers family from?

You can see how Fullers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fullers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fullers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Fullers family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fullers's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Fullers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fullers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fullers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fullers. 32% of Fullers men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Fullers women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fullers were Farm Laborer 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
    32%
  • Soldier
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 792 census records available for the last name Fullers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fullers 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Fullers. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fullers. For the veterans among your Fullers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fullers lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1982, in the United States, Fullers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fullers in 1973 was 70, and 80 in 1982.

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