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Origins of the Quillin surname

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About the Quillins

We have a total number of 571 records for people with the last name Quillin.

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Where do most Quillins live?

In 1921, most Quillins lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Quillins

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 304 records for the Quillin surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.

Who were Quillins most likely to marry?

Mc Quillins

&

Williamses

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Quillins.

What are the most common Quillin first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Margaret

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Quillin family members

Common jobs for Quillins

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Quillins in 1921
Dressmaker

3

Milliner

3

Millworker

3

Book Folder

2

Domestic Servant

2

Common Male occupations for Quillins in 1921
Joiner

8

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

6

Carpenter

3

Clerks

3

General Farmers

3

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