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Quillon Family History

Quillon 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, Quillen, Quillan, Dillon, Quinton, Bouillon, Quinlan, Quill

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Where is the Quillon family from?

You can see how Quillon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quillon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Quillon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Quillon families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Quillon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Quillon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quillon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Quillon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Quillon. 100% of Quillon men worked as an Assembler.

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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

  • Assembler
    100%

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Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Quillon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quillon 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Quillon. 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 87 military records available for the last name Quillon. For the veterans among your Quillon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quillon lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Quillon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Quillon in 1971 was 56, and 56 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quillon 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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