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Squirrell Family History

Squirrell Surname Meaning

From Middle English squirel ‘squirrel’ (Old French esquireul escureul), the term historically refers to someone bearing a supposed resemblance to a squirrel.

This resemblance could be based on various characteristics such as agility or thrift.

The evolution of the word reflects its origins in the languages of the time, showcasing the blend of influences in English vocabulary.

Understanding such etymological roots helps to grasp the cultural and linguistic context of words.

Overall, the term signifies not just an animal but also human traits attributed to that animal throughout history.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Squirrell family from?

You can see how Squirrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Squirrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Squirrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Squirrell families living in London. This was about 13% of all the recorded Squirrell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Squirrell families in 1891.
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What did your Squirrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Squirrell. 15% of Squirrell men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 77% of Squirrell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Squirrell were Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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

  • Agricultural Labourer
    15%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Horseman On Farm
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Squirrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Squirrell 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 499 immigration records available for the last name Squirrell. 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 698 military records available for the last name Squirrell. For the veterans among your Squirrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Squirrell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Squirrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Squirrell in 1955 was 35, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Squirrell 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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