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Scriminger Family History

Scriminger Surname Meaning

see Scrimshaw.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Scriminger family from?

You can see how Scriminger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scriminger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Scriminger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Scriminger families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scriminger's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Scriminger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scriminger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scriminger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scriminger. 100% of Scriminger 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%

What Scriminger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Scriminger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scriminger 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Scriminger. 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 55 military records available for the last name Scriminger. For the veterans among your Scriminger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scriminger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Scriminger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Scriminger in 1971 was 94, and 73 in 2000.

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