Origins of the Quinlan surname

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    In 1921, most Quinlans lived in london

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    6,600 Quinlans found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Quinlan

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    What are the most common Quinlan first names?

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    Common jobs for Quinlans

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

    Common female occupations for Quinlans in 1921

    Charwoman

    28

    Cotton Weaver

    28

    Laundress

    23

    Dressmaker

    20

    Servant

    16

    Common male occupations for Quinlans in 1921

    General Labourer

    58

    Tailor

    27

    Clerk

    19

    Dock Labourer

    18

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    17

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