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Quilin Family History

Quilin 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: Quirin, Quillin, Quinlin, Quilici, Quinlan, Dulin, Hulin, Aquilino

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Where is the Quilin family from?

You can see how Quilin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quilin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Quilin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Quilin families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Quilin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Quilin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quilin 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 283 census records available for the last name Quilin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quilin 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Quilin. 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 15 military records available for the last name Quilin. For the veterans among your Quilin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quilin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quilin 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 Quilin

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