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Scribben Family History

Scribben 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: Mckibben, Scriven, Gribben, Scriber, Scribner, Wibben, Mcgibbon

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Where is the Scribben family from?

You can see how Scribben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scribben family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Scribben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Scribben families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Scribben's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Scribben families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scribben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Scribben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scribben 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 Scribben. 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 14 military records available for the last name Scribben. For the veterans among your Scribben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scribben lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Scribben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Scribben in 1970 was 63, and 43 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scribben 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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