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Squibb Family History

Squibb Surname Meaning

English: probably a nickname for an irascible or unpredictable person from an unrecorded Middle English squibbe.

Attested first in Early modern English and meaning ‘firework’.

Later metaphorically ‘lampoon satirical attack’.

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


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Where is the Squibb family from?

You can see how Squibb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Squibb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Squibb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 238 Squibb families living in Hampshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Squibb's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Squibb families in 1891.
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What did your Squibb 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 Squibb. 12% of Squibb men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Squibb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Squibb were Farm Carter and 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

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • Bricklayer
    6%
  • Farm Carter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Squibb. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Squibb. For the veterans among your Squibb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Squibb lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Squibb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Squibb in 1953 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

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