Origins of the Squire surname
About the Squires
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Interesting facts about Squire
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Squire surname. The oldest one dates back to 1300.
Who were Squires most likely to marry?
Squire Or Squier Or Squireses
Our tell us which families married Squires.
What are the most common Squire first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Squires
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Squires in 1921
Dressmaker
209
Living On Own Means
104
Domestic Servant
80
Laundress
71
Dress Maker
61
Common male occupations for Squires in 1921
Farmer
193
Agricultural Labourer
158
Carpenter
123
Farmers Son
97
Blacksmith
89
