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Origins of the Quillinan surname

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About the Quillinans

We have a total number of 329 records for people with the last name Quillinan.

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Where do most Quillinans live?

In 1921, most Quillinans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Quillinans

How common is your surname?

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We have 81 records for the Quillinan surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Quillinans most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Quillinans.

What are the most common Quillinan first names?

  • John
  • Michael
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Quillinans

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

Common Female occupations for Quillinans in 1921
Dressmaker

2

Gentlewoman

2

Milliner

2

Caterer

1

Collar Maker

1

Common Male occupations for Quillinans in 1921
Shirt Cutter

5

Attendants

1

Bookkeepers And Cashiers

1

Brick Maker

1

Carpenter

1

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