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Scrinens Family History

Scrinens Surname 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: Scrivens, Scriven, Scrivani, Brines, Saarinen, Staines, Caines

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Where is the Scrinens family from?

You can see how Scrinens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scrinens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Scrinens families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Scrinens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scrinens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Scrinens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scrinens 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 Scrinens. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Scrinens. For the veterans among your Scrinens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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