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Mcquillen Family History

Mcquillen Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: variant of McQuillan.

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


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Where is the Mcquillen family from?

You can see how Mcquillen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquillen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcquillen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Mcquillen families living in Northumberland. This was about 34% of all the recorded Mcquillen's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mcquillen families in 1891.
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What did your Mcquillen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcquillen. 92% of Mcquillen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Incapacitated
    9%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Mcquillen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquillen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcquillen. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mcquillen. For the veterans among your Mcquillen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquillen lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Mcquillen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcquillen in 1942 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcquillen 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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