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Quinlivan Family History

Quinlivan Surname Meaning

Irish (Clare): variant of Quinlan 1 the v representing the pronunciation in certain dialects of the bh of Ó Caoindealbháin.

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


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Where is the Quinlivan family from?

You can see how Quinlivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quinlivan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Quinlivan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Quinlivan families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Quinlivan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Quinlivan families in 1891.
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What did your Quinlivan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Quinlivan. 100% of Quinlivan men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Quinlivan 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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Quinlivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quinlivan 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 Quinlivan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Quinlivan. For the veterans among your Quinlivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quinlivan lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Quinlivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Quinlivan in 1954 was 60, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quinlivan 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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