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Scribner Family History

Scribner Surname Meaning

English: variant of Scrivener. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Scribner family from?

You can see how Scribner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scribner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scribner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Scribner families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Scribner's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Scribner families in 1891.
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What did your Scribner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scribner. 100% of Scribner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 37,000 census records available for the last name Scribner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scribner 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Scribner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Scribner. For the veterans among your Scribner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scribner lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Scribner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Scribner in 1943 was 38, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scribner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scribner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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