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Quille Family History

Quille 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, Quiller, Quillen, Yuille, Pille, Faille, Hille, Spille

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Where is the Quille family from?

You can see how Quille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quille family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Quille families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Quille families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Quille's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Quille families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quille 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 Quille ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Quille. 67% of Quille women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Quille family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Quille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quille 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Quille. 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 79 military records available for the last name Quille. For the veterans among your Quille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quille lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Quille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Quille in 1966 was 65, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quille

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quille 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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