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Skwer Family History

Skwer Surname 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: Skaer, Sower, Sayer, Asker, Gower, Power, Bower, Spier, Speer, Ker

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Where is the Skwer family from?

You can see how Skwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skwer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skwer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Skwer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Skwer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skwer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Skwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skwer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Skwer. 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 33 military records available for the last name Skwer. For the veterans among your Skwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skwer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Skwer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Skwer in 1966 was 58, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skwer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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