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Quelligan Family History

Quelligan 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: Nelligan, Culligan, Mulligan, Quillian, Quella, Cullivan, Sullivan

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Where is the Quelligan family from?

You can see how Quelligan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quelligan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Quelligan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Quelligan family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Quelligan's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Quelligan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Quelligan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quelligan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Quelligan. 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 Quelligan. For the veterans among your Quelligan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quelligan lifespan?

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