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Quinn Family History
Quinn Genealogy & Family TreeQuinn is an Irish name from Longford, Ireland, where the family held lands and were lords of Muintir Gillagain. They are said to be descendants of the Prince of Annaly. It comes from the Gaelic O Cuinn which means “descendant of Conn.” Roots for the name can also be found in England. The family motto is Quoe sursum volo videre which means “I wish to see heavenly things.”
Other spellings include “O’Quinn,” “Quin,” “Quine,” “Cuinn,” “Cuin,” “MacQuin,” “MacQuinn,” “MacCuin,” and “Mackquien.” Notable people with the surname include American actor Aidan Quinn (Legends of the Fall, Benny & Joon, Practical Magic), American actress Molly Quinn (Castle, We’re the Millers), American actress Aileen Queen (Annie, Addams Family Values), American actor Terry O’Quinn (Lost, The X Files, Primal Fear), and fictional character Michaela Quinn (Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman). The first Quinn to come to America was David Quinn in Pennsylvania in 1685.
Quinn Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Catherine Quinn -- --, 1835 September 19, 1907
- Anthony Quinn -- --, 1905 June 1, 1908
- Michael Quinn -- --, 1866
- Michael F Quinn -- --, 1858 March 27, 1933 Cavan
- Thomas Quinn -- --, 1894
Quinn Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Catherine Quinn -- --, 1862 May 7, 1937
- Peter Quinn -- --, 1896 April 12, 1972
- Hugh Quinn -- --, 1675 December 0, 1757
- Mary Ann Quinn -- --, 1797 December 0, 1870 Meath
- Mary A. Quinn -- --, 1776 December 0, 1869
