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Fulrath Family History

Fulrath 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: Furth, Flath, Unrath, Walrath, Kamrath, Rath, Flach, Fath, Ulrich

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Where is the Fulrath family from?

You can see how Fulrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fulrath family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fulrath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Fulrath families living in Illinois. This was about 97% of all the recorded Fulrath's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fulrath families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fulrath 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 Fulrath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fulrath. 28% of Fulrath men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Fulrath women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fulrath were Laborer and 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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Hand
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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What Fulrath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Fulrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fulrath 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Fulrath. 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 41 military records available for the last name Fulrath. For the veterans among your Fulrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fulrath lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fulrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fulrath in 1963 was 71, and 56 in 2004.

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