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Quilla Family History

Quilla 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: Quill, Quella, Quillan, Villa, Quinlan, Bulla, Sulla, Lilla, Guill

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Where is the Quilla family from?

You can see how Quilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quilla family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Quilla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Quilla family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Quilla's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Quilla families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quilla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Quilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Quilla. 100% of Quilla men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Quilla women worked as a Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Quilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 623 census records available for the last name Quilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quilla 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Quilla. 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 83 military records available for the last name Quilla. For the veterans among your Quilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quilla lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Quilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Quilla in 1957 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quilla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quilla 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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