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Squelch Family History

Squelch Surname Meaning

variant of Quelch with prosthetic s- perhaps with the final -s of a given name copied into the surname

as potentially in the two cited instances.

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


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Where is the Squelch family from?

You can see how Squelch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Squelch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Squelch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Squelch families living in Surrey. This was about 31% of all the recorded Squelch's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Squelch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Squelch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Squelch 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 Squelch. 15% of Squelch men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Squelch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Squelch were Postman and Sugar Confectionery Manufacturer.

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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
    15%
  • Cabinet Maker
    15%
  • Bricklayer Heavy Worker
    15%
  • Postman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%
  • Sugar Confectionery Manufacturer
    4%

What Squelch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Squelch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Squelch 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Squelch. 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 192 military records available for the last name Squelch. For the veterans among your Squelch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Squelch lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Squelch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Squelch in 1976 was 83, and 71 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Squelch 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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