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Quilian Family History

Quilian 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: Quillian, Quillan, Quilici, Quinlan, Milian, Julian, Quirion, Kilian

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Where is the Quilian family from?

You can see how Quilian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quilian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Quilian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 3 Quilian families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Quilian's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Quilian families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quilian 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 167 census records available for the last name Quilian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quilian 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Quilian. 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 12 military records available for the last name Quilian. For the veterans among your Quilian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quilian lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quilian 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quilian

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