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Scribbens Family History

Scribbens 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: Ribbens, Scrivens, Mckibben, Scriven, Gribben, Gibbens, Cribbs

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Where is the Scribbens family from?

You can see how Scribbens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scribbens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Scribbens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Scribbens families living in Somerset. This was about 86% of all the recorded Scribbens's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Scribbens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scribbens 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 Scribbens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scribbens. 100% of Scribbens 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 Scribbens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Scribbens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scribbens 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Scribbens. 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 47 military records available for the last name Scribbens. For the veterans among your Scribbens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scribbens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Scribbens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Scribbens in 1966 was 83, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scribbens 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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