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Fullman Family History

Fullman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Fullmann: variant of Vollmann (see Vollman).

English: possibly a Middle English nickname from foul ful ‘foul dirty’ + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Fullman family from?

You can see how Fullman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fullman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fullman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Fullman family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Fullman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Fullman families in 1911.
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What did your Fullman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fullman. 43% of Fullman men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Fullman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fullman were Driver and Packer.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Servant
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Packer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Fullman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fullman 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 573 immigration records available for the last name Fullman. 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 691 military records available for the last name Fullman. For the veterans among your Fullman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fullman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Fullman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fullman in 1944 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

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