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Quilter Family History

Quilter Name Meaning

English (Essex): occupational name from Middle English quilter quelter cuilt(i)er an agent derivative of Old French cuilte coilte ‘quilt’ used for a maker of quilts and mattresses and also of the quilted protective garments used in battle by those who could not afford armor made of metal. This surname is also common in Ireland having been established in Kerry since the medieval period.

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


Similar surnames: Quiller, Cutler, Lister, Luter, Spilker, Filter, Rutter, Dupler

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Where is the Quilter family from?

You can see how Quilter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quilter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Quilter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 189 Quilter families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Quilter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Quilter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quilter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Quilter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Quilter. 13% of Quilter men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Quilter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Quilter were Lorry Driver and Housewife. .

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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

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Master Builder
    13%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Lorry Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Quilter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quilter 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 Quilter. 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 Quilter. For the veterans among your Quilter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quilter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Quilter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Quilter in 1963 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

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