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Quilliam Family History

Quilliam Surname Meaning

Irish and Manx: shortened form of Gaelic Mac Uilleim ‘son of William’. Compare McWilliam.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Quilliam family from?

You can see how Quilliam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quilliam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Quilliam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 195 Quilliam families living in Isle of Man. This was about 53% of all the recorded Quilliam's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Quilliam families in 1891.
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What did your Quilliam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Quilliam. 100% of Quilliam men worked as a General Labourer and 95% of Quilliam 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Quilliam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quilliam 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Quilliam. 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 683 military records available for the last name Quilliam. For the veterans among your Quilliam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quilliam lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Quilliam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Quilliam in 1960 was 55, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quilliam 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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