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Squirs Family History

Squirs 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: Squire, Squires, Squiers, Squibb, Sluis, Quirk, Suits, Suire, Sours

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Where is the Squirs family from?

You can see how Squirs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Squirs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Squirs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Squirs families living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Squirs's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Squirs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Squirs 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 Squirs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Squirs. 100% of Squirs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 551 census records available for the last name Squirs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Squirs 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Squirs. 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 43 military records available for the last name Squirs. For the veterans among your Squirs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Squirs lifespan?

Average Squirs life expectancy in 1993 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Squirs 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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