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Square Family History

Square Name Meaning

English (Devon) and Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Squire .

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


Similar surnames: Stuart, Quire, Stuard, Shure, Stare, Sare, Suhre, Quale, Squires

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Where is the Square family from?

You can see how Square families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Square family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Square families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 5 Square families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Square's in USA. New York had the highest population of Square families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Square 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 Square ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Square. 35% of Square men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Square women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Square were Mechanic and Stemmer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Helper
    15%
  • Stemmer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Square. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Square 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 754 immigration records available for the last name Square. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Square. For the veterans among your Square ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Square lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Square life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Square in 1962 was 72, and 64 in 2004.

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