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Scriba Family History

Scriba 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: Scrima, Sciba, Riba, Chiba, Shiba, Schibi, Skiba, Cribb, Soria

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Where is the Scriba family from?

You can see how Scriba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scriba family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scriba families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Scriba families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Scriba's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Scriba families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scriba 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 Scriba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scriba. 43% of Scriba men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Labor
    29%

What Scriba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 636 census records available for the last name Scriba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scriba 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Scriba. 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 Scriba. For the veterans among your Scriba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scriba lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Scriba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Scriba in 1963 was 64, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scriba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scriba 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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