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Fullbright Family History

Fullbright Surname Meaning

Variant of Fulbright a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Fullbright family from?

You can see how Fullbright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fullbright family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fullbright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Fullbright families living in Missouri. This was about 79% of all the recorded Fullbright's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fullbright families in 1840.
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What did your Fullbright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fullbright. 28% of Fullbright men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Fullbright women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fullbright were Carpenter 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    24%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fullbright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fullbright 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Fullbright. 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 980 military records available for the last name Fullbright. For the veterans among your Fullbright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fullbright lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Fullbright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Fullbright in 1943 was 24, and 65 in 2004.

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