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Squaw Family History

Squaw 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: Quan, Shaw, Straw, Quay, Square, Quam, Squeo, Spaw, Hua, Guan

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Where is the Squaw family from?

You can see how Squaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Squaw family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Squaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Squaw families living in Virginia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Squaw's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Squaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Squaw 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 Squaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Squaw. 100% of Squaw men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Squaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Squaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Squaw 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 Squaw. 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 military records available for the last name Squaw. For the veterans among your Squaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Squaw lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1979, in the United States, Squaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Squaw in 1977 was 73, and 67 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Squaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Squaw 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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