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Quil Family History

Quil 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: Quail, Quill, Quin, Qiu, Qi, Kil, Qin, Quan, Quick, Qu

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Where is the Quil family from?

You can see how Quil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quil family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Quil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Quil families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Quil's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Quil families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Quil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quil 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Quil. 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 31 military records available for the last name Quil. For the veterans among your Quil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quil lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Quil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Quil in 1972 was 82, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quil 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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