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Squiers Name Meaning

English: variant of Squires .

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


Similar surnames: Squier, Squires, Sawyers, Shutters, Miers, Scuderi, Sanders, Shiers

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Where is the Squiers family from?

You can see how Squiers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Squiers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Squiers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Squiers families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Squiers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Squiers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Squiers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Squiers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Squiers. 32% of Squiers men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Squiers women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Squiers were Salesman and 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
    32%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Weaver
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Squiers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Squiers 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Squiers. 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 765 military records available for the last name Squiers. For the veterans among your Squiers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Squiers lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Squiers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Squiers in 1957 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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