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Quimlan Family History

Quimlan 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: Quinlan, Quillan, Quillman, Quillin, Quillian, Quinlin, Quillen, Quan

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Where is the Quimlan family from?

You can see how Quimlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quimlan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Quimlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Quimlan families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Quimlan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Quimlan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Quimlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quimlan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Quimlan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Quimlan. For the veterans among your Quimlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quimlan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quimlan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quimlan

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