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Quillien Family History

Quillien 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: Quillin, Quillian, Quillen, Quillman, Quilling, Quiller, Guillen

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Where is the Quillien family from?

You can see how Quillien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quillien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Quillien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Quillien families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Quillien's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Quillien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quillien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Quillien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quillien 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Quillien. 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 5 military records available for the last name Quillien. For the veterans among your Quillien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quillien lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1999, in the United States, Quillien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Quillien in 1995 was 45, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quillien 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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