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Squash Family History

Squash Name 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: Quast, Sowash, Square, Stash, Quach, Quan, Brush, Rush, Shah, Squire

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Where is the Squash family from?

You can see how Squash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Squash family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Squash families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Squash families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Squash's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Squash families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Squash surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Squash ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Squash ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Squash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Squash 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Squash. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Squash. For the veterans among your Squash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Squash lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Squash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Squash in 1971 was 67, and 79 in 2000.

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