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Squyer Family History

Squyer 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: Squier, Sayer, Stuber, Sauter, Guyer, Styer, Sluder, Sawyer, Souter

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Where is the Squyer family from?

You can see how Squyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Squyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Squyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Squyer families living in New York. This was about 91% of all the recorded Squyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Squyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Squyer 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 192 census records available for the last name Squyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Squyer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Squyer. 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 26 military records available for the last name Squyer. For the veterans among your Squyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Squyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Squyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Squyer in 1964 was 53, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Squyer 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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