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Quinlavin Family History

Quinlavin Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Quinlan, Quinlivan, Quinlin, Quintin, Quillin, Quillan, Dunavin

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Where is the Quinlavin family from?

You can see how Quinlavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quinlavin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Quinlavin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Quinlavin families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Quinlavin's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Quinlavin families in 1880.
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What did your Quinlavin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Quinlavin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Quinlavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quinlavin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Quinlavin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Quinlavin. For the veterans among your Quinlavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quinlavin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1981, in the United States, Quinlavin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Quinlavin in 1968 was 77, and 57 in 1981.

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