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Quaill Family History

Quaill Name 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: Quail, Quill, Quall, Hugill, Guill, Quell, Quaife, Quain, Quale

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Where is the Quaill family from?

You can see how Quaill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quaill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Quaill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Quaill families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Quaill's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Quaill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quaill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Quaill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Quaill. 100% of Quaill 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 617 census records available for the last name Quaill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quaill 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Quaill. 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 71 military records available for the last name Quaill. For the veterans among your Quaill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quaill lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Quaill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Quaill in 1962 was 70, and 86 in 2001.

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