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Quiller Family History

Quiller Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall and Devon): of Norman origin an occupational name from Old Norman French coillour ‘(tax) collector’.

In some instances it is possibly a nickname from Old French coiller ‘spoon ladle’ perhaps applied to a spoon maker.

Compare Knife.

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


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Where is the Quiller family from?

You can see how Quiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quiller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Quiller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Quiller families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Quiller's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Quiller families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quiller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Quiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Quiller. 29% of Quiller men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Quiller women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Quiller were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Laundress
    20%
  • Farm Hand
    12%
  • Maid
    12%

What Quiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Quiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quiller 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Quiller. 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 421 military records available for the last name Quiller. For the veterans among your Quiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quiller lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Quiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Quiller in 1956 was 43, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quiller 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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