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Sqires Family History

Sqires 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: Sires, Stires, Shires, Swires, Spires, Squires, Squire, Spire, Spies

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Where is the Sqires family from?

You can see how Sqires families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sqires family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sqires families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 3 Sqires families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Sqires's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Sqires families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Sqires. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sqires 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sqires. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sqires. For the veterans among your Sqires ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sqires lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Sqires life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sqires in 1975 was 70, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sqires 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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