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Where is the Squib family from?

You can see how Squib families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Squib family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Squib families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Squib families living in Dorset. This was about 42% of all the recorded Squib's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Squib families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Squib 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 938 census records available for the last name Squib. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Squib 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Squib. 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 124 military records available for the last name Squib. For the veterans among your Squib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Squib lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Squib life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Squib in 1973 was 45, and 94 in 2004.

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Squib Family History