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Squirewell Family History

Squirewell Surname Meaning

African American: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Squirewell family from?

You can see how Squirewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Squirewell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Squirewell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Squirewell families living in Suffolk. This was about 65% of all the recorded Squirewell's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Squirewell families in 1891.
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What did your Squirewell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Squirewell. 34% of Squirewell men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Squirewell women worked as a Farm Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Squirewell were Farm Helper and Day 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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Helper
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    67%
  • Day Laborer
    34%

What Squirewell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Squirewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Squirewell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Squirewell. 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 57 military records available for the last name Squirewell. For the veterans among your Squirewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Squirewell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Squirewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Squirewell in 1969 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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