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Fulsom Name Meaning

Altered form of English Folsom .

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


Similar surnames: Folsom, Fullam, Flom, Fulton, Fulop, Bulson, Fuson, Fulco, Julson

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Where is the Fulsom family from?

You can see how Fulsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fulsom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fulsom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Fulsom families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Fulsom's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fulsom families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fulsom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fulsom ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fulsom. 100% of Fulsom 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fulsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fulsom 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Fulsom. 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 608 military records available for the last name Fulsom. For the veterans among your Fulsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fulsom lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Fulsom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fulsom in 1959 was 40, and 92 in 2004.

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