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Squance Family History

Squance Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Quance with a prosthetic S-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Squance family from?

You can see how Squance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Squance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Squance families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 103 Squance families living in Devon. This was about 56% of all the recorded Squance's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Squance families in 1891.
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What did your Squance ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Squance. 18% of Squance men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Squance women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Squance were Solicitors Clerk and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Bricklayer
    12%
  • Tailor
    12%
  • Solicitors Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Squance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Squance 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Squance. 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 374 military records available for the last name Squance. For the veterans among your Squance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Squance lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Squance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Squance in 1966 was 85, and 76 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Squance 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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