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Squier Family History

Squier Surname Meaning

English: variant of Squire.

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


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Where is the Squier family from?

You can see how Squier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Squier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Squier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 44 Squier families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Squier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Squier families in 1891.
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What did your Squier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Squier. 67% of Squier men worked as a Farmer and 82% of Squier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Squier were Farmer (mixed) and Dressmaker (retired).

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farmer (mixed)
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    11%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Dressmaker (retired)
    5%

What Squier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Squier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Squier 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Squier. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Squier. For the veterans among your Squier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Squier lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Squier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Squier in 1947 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Squier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Squier 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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