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Fulks Family History

Fulks Name Meaning

English: variant of Foulks .

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


Similar surnames: Folks, Fulk, Fulps, Folk, Foulke, Fooks, Foulks, Fuks, Foulds, Jelks

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Where is the Fulks family from?

You can see how Fulks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fulks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fulks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Fulks families living in Alberta. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fulks's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Fulks families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fulks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fulks ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fulks. 67% of Fulks 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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Merchant
    34%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Fulks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fulks 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Fulks. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Fulks. For the veterans among your Fulks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fulks lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Fulks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1948. The average life expectancy for Fulks in 1945 was 28, and 69 in 2004.

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