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Mcquilton Family History

Mcquilton Surname Meaning

from Mac Codlatáin 'son of Codlatán' a personal name meaning 'little sleeper'. More often reduced to Culleton.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mcquilton family from?

You can see how Mcquilton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquilton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcquilton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Mcquilton families living in Durham. This was about 45% of all the recorded Mcquilton's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcquilton families in 1891.
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What did your Mcquilton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcquilton. 100% of Mcquilton 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 641 census records available for the last name Mcquilton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquilton 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Mcquilton. 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 62 military records available for the last name Mcquilton. For the veterans among your Mcquilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquilton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Mcquilton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mcquilton in 1965 was 69, and 85 in 1998.

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