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Scriber Family History

Scriber Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schreiber.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Scriber family from?

You can see how Scriber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scriber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Scriber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Scriber families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Scriber's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scriber families in 1891.
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What did your Scriber ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Scriber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scriber 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Scriber. 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 690 military records available for the last name Scriber. For the veterans among your Scriber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scriber lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Scriber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Scriber in 1953 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scriber 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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