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Quelen Family History

Quelen 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: Queen, Mullen, Cullen, Bullen, Quella, Thelen, Jelen, Qualey, Quell

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Where is the Quelen family from?

You can see how Quelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quelen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Quelen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Quelen family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Quelen's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Quelen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quelen 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 61 census records available for the last name Quelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quelen 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Quelen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Quelen. For the veterans among your Quelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quelen lifespan?

Average Quelen life expectancy in 1982 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quelen 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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