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Quelland Family History

Quelland Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ulland, Helland, Quella, Ueland, Felland, Yelland, Clelland, Belland

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Where is the Quelland family from?

You can see how Quelland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quelland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Quelland family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Quelland's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Quelland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quelland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Quelland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Quelland. 100% of Quelland men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Quelland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Quelland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quelland 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Quelland. 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 28 military records available for the last name Quelland. For the veterans among your Quelland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quelland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Quelland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Quelland in 1965 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quelland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quelland ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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