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Quillin Name Meaning

Irish: shortened and altered form of McQuillan .

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


Similar surnames: Quillian, Quillen, Quinlin, Quillan, Mcquillin, Cullin, Gillin

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Where is the Quillin family from?

You can see how Quillin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quillin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Quillin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Quillin families living in Isle of Man. This was about 49% of all the recorded Quillin's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Quillin families in 1891.
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What did your Quillin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Quillin. 100% of Quillin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Quillin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quillin 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Quillin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Quillin. For the veterans among your Quillin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quillin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Quillin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Quillin in 1954 was 48, and 72 in 2004.

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