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Quilen Family History

Quilen 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: Quiles, Quillen, Mullen, Cullen, Bullen, Quinlan, Quilter, Guile

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Where is the Quilen family from?

You can see how Quilen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quilen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Quilen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Quilen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Quilen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Quilen families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quilen 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 191 census records available for the last name Quilen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quilen 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Quilen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Quilen. For the veterans among your Quilen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quilen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1982, in the United States, Quilen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Quilen in 1977 was 80, and 90 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quilen 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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