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Quillan Family History

Quillan Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McQuillan or McCullen.

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


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Where is the Quillan family from?

You can see how Quillan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quillan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Quillan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Quillan families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Quillan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Quillan families in 1911.
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What did your Quillan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Quillan. 100% of Quillan men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Quillan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quillan 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 Quillan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Quillan. For the veterans among your Quillan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quillan lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Quillan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Quillan in 1952 was 40, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quillan 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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