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Squarey Family History

Squarey Surname Meaning

from Old French esquerré more usually esquarre ‘square'

giving the Middle and Modern English word

for a thick-set or strongly-built person.

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


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Where is the Squarey family from?

You can see how Squarey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Squarey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Squarey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Squarey families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Squarey's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Squarey families in 1891.
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What did your Squarey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Squarey. 60% of Squarey 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%

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Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Squarey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Squarey 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Squarey. 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 62 military records available for the last name Squarey. For the veterans among your Squarey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Squarey lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Squarey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Squarey in 1974 was 79, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Squarey 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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