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Squair Family History

Squair Name Meaning

see Squire .

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


Similar surnames: Squire, Quail, Stair, Quain, Square, Quaid, Squier, Quan, Spain

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Where is the Squair family from?

You can see how Squair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Squair family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Squair families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 23 Squair families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Squair's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Squair families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Squair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Squair ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Squair. 60% of Squair men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farmers Son
    20%
  • Painter
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Squair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Squair 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 533 immigration records available for the last name Squair. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 156 military records available for the last name Squair. For the veterans among your Squair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Squair lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Squair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Squair in 1952 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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