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Quinlain Family History

Quinlain 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, Quinlin, Quintin, Quillin, Quillan, Quinton, Quintana

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Where is the Quinlain family from?

You can see how Quinlain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quinlain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Quinlain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Quinlain families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Quinlain's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Quinlain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quinlain 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 401 census records available for the last name Quinlain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quinlain 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Quinlain. 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 50 military records available for the last name Quinlain. For the veterans among your Quinlain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quinlain lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Quinlain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Quinlain in 1970 was 52, and 50 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quinlain 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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