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Origins of the Fuller surname

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About the Fullers

We have a total number of 148843 records for people with the last name Fuller.

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Alternative variations of the name Fuller

Fuller, Fuler, Fullar, Fullor, Foller

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Where do most Fullers live?

In 1921, most Fullers lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Fullers

How common is your surname?

300th most common surname in the UK

We have 125,000 records for the Fuller surname. The oldest one dates back to 1220.

Who were Fullers most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Browns

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What are the most common Fuller first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Fuller family members

Common jobs for Fullers

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Fullers in 1921
Dressmaker

565

Laundress

498

General Servant Domestic

335

Domestic Servant

325

Charwoman

233

Common Male occupations for Fullers in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

1,153

General Labourer

531

Farm Labourer

518

Carpenter

498

Gardener

290

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