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Skwier Family History

Skwier 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: Swier, Spier, Stier, Schier, Skiver, Sawyer, Shier, Kier, Skeie

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Where is the Skwier family from?

You can see how Skwier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skwier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skwier family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Skwier's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Skwier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skwier 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 22 census records available for the last name Skwier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skwier 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Skwier. 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 4 military records available for the last name Skwier. For the veterans among your Skwier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skwier lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Skwier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Skwier in 1968 was 56, and 55 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skwier 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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