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Origins of the Quinlin surname

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About the Quinlins

We have a total number of 1987 records for people with the last name Quinlin.

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Where do most Quinlins live?

In 1921, most Quinlins lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Quinlins

How common is your surname?

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

We have 515 records for the Quinlin surname. The oldest one dates back to 1897.

Who were Quinlins most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Quinlins.

What are the most common Quinlin first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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

Common jobs for Quinlins

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

Common Female occupations for Quinlins in 1921
House Servant

5

Charwoman

3

General Servant

3

Cotton Weaver

2

General Lab

2

Common Male occupations for Quinlins in 1921
General Labourer

6

Weaver

6

Dock Labourer

3

No Occupation

3

Shoe Maker

3

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