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Fullam Family History

Fullam Name Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Fulham recorded in both spellings as a surname in Ireland (Dublin) since the 13th century.

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


Similar surnames: Cullum, Ballam, Pullum, Hallam, Dallam, Killam, Fullard, Fuller

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Where is the Fullam family from?

You can see how Fullam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fullam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fullam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Fullam families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Fullam's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fullam families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fullam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fullam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fullam. 20% of Fullam men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Fullam women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fullam were Clerk and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    36%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Fullam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fullam 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fullam. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fullam. For the veterans among your Fullam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fullam lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Fullam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fullam in 1955 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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