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Quillivan Family History

Quillivan 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: Quinlivan, Quillian, Cullivan, Sullivan, Quillman, Quillin, Quilliam

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Where is the Quillivan family from?

You can see how Quillivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quillivan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Quillivan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Quillivan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Quillivan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quillivan 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 64 census records available for the last name Quillivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quillivan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Quillivan. 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 18 military records available for the last name Quillivan. For the veterans among your Quillivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quillivan lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1988, in the United States, Quillivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Quillivan in 1981 was 70, and 83 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quillivan 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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