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Squiers Name Meaning

English: variant of Squires .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Squier, Squires, Sawyers, Shutters, Miers, Scuderi, Sanders, Shiers

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Where is the Squiers family from?

You can see how Squiers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Squiers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Squiers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Squiers families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Squiers's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Squiers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Squiers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Squiers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Public Works Contractor Lab and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Squiers. 100% of Squiers men worked as a Public Works Contractor Lab and 100% of Squiers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Public Works Contractor Lab
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Squiers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Squiers 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Squiers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 765 military records available for the last name Squiers. For the veterans among your Squiers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Squiers lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Squiers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Squiers in 1957 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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