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Mcquillin Family History

Mcquillin Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: variant of McQuillan.

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


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Where is the Mcquillin family from?

You can see how Mcquillin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquillin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcquillin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Mcquillin families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Mcquillin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcquillin families in 1891.
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What did your Mcquillin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcquillin. 100% of Mcquillin 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcquillin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquillin 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Mcquillin. 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 779 military records available for the last name Mcquillin. For the veterans among your Mcquillin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquillin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mcquillin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mcquillin in 1954 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcquillin 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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