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Quellar Family History

Quellar 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: Quella, Cuellar, Mueller, Bellar, Quell, Quiller, Tullar, Kellar

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Where is the Quellar family from?

You can see how Quellar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quellar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Quellar family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Quellar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Quellar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quellar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Quellar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quellar 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Quellar. 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 5 military records available for the last name Quellar. For the veterans among your Quellar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quellar lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Quellar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Quellar in 1978 was 69, and 63 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quellar 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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