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Quinley Family History

Quinley Surname Meaning

English: apparently an altered form of Scottish McKinley or a shortened form of Irish McQuinnelly an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Coingheallaigh or Ó Coingheallaigh ‘son (or descendant) of Coingheallach’.

This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Quinley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quinley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Quinley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Quinley families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Quinley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Quinley families in 1891.
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What did your Quinley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Quinley. 100% of Quinley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Quinley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quinley 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Quinley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Quinley. For the veterans among your Quinley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quinley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Quinley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Quinley in 1958 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quinley 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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