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Quinill Family History

Quinill 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: Quintal, Quinnell, Quill, Quinto, Quinton, Quilici, Gunnell, Tuthill

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Where is the Quinill family from?

You can see how Quinill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quinill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Quinill family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Quinill's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Quinill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quinill 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 54 census records available for the last name Quinill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quinill 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Quinill. 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 13 military records available for the last name Quinill. For the veterans among your Quinill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quinill lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Quinill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Quinill in 1961 was 25, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quinill 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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