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Quillian Family History

Quillian Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McQuillan.

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


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Where is the Quillian family from?

You can see how Quillian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quillian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Quillian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 39 Quillian families living in Isle of Man. This was about 65% of all the recorded Quillian's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Quillian families in 1891.
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What did your Quillian ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Quillian. 100% of Quillian 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Quillian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quillian 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Quillian. 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 826 military records available for the last name Quillian. For the veterans among your Quillian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quillian lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Quillian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Quillian in 1960 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quillian 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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