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Quinlin Family History

Quinlin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Quinlan.

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


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Where is the Quinlin family from?

You can see how Quinlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quinlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Quinlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 31 Quinlin families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Quinlin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Quinlin families in 1911.
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What did your Quinlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Quinlin. 100% of Quinlin 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 8,000 census records available for the last name Quinlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quinlin 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 895 immigration records available for the last name Quinlin. 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 983 military records available for the last name Quinlin. For the veterans among your Quinlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quinlin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Quinlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Quinlin in 1961 was 40, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quinlin 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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