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Quillens Family History

Quillens 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: Quillen, Quilling, Quiller, Quiles, Cullens, Guillen, Willens

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Where is the Quillens family from?

You can see how Quillens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quillens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Quillens families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Quillens families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Quillens's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Quillens families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quillens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Quillens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Quillens. 100% of Quillens men worked as a Labor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

What Quillens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Quillens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quillens 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Quillens. 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 13 military records available for the last name Quillens. For the veterans among your Quillens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quillens lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Quillens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Quillens in 1968 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quillens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quillens 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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