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Quilgley Family History

Quilgley 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: Quigley, Quinley, Quiller, Quidley, Quiggle, Qualley, Quillen, Gulley

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Where is the Quilgley family from?

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

There are 13 census records available for the last name Quilgley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quilgley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Quilgley. 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 military records available for the last name Quilgley. For the veterans among your Quilgley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quilgley lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Quilgley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Quilgley in 1975 was 60, and 79 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quilgley 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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