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Quillim Family History

Quillim 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: Quillin, Quilliam, Quill, Quilling, Quiller, Quillian, Quinlin

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Where is the Quillim family from?

You can see how Quillim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quillim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Quillim family living in Mississippi. This was about 33% of all the recorded Quillim's in USA. Mississippi and 2 other states had the highest population of Quillim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quillim 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 51 census records available for the last name Quillim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quillim 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Quillim. 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 9 military records available for the last name Quillim. For the veterans among your Quillim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quillim lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quillim

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