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Quilligan Family History

Quilligan Surname Meaning

from Ó Cuileagáin see Culligan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Quilligan family from?

You can see how Quilligan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quilligan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Quilligan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Quilligan families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Quilligan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Quilligan families in 1891.
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What did your Quilligan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Quilligan. 50% of Quilligan women worked as a New Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Quilligan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quilligan 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Quilligan. 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 144 military records available for the last name Quilligan. For the veterans among your Quilligan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quilligan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Quilligan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Quilligan in 1967 was 85, and 88 in 2001.

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