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Scrimshire Family History

Scrimshire Surname Meaning

see Scrimshaw.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Scrimshire family from?

You can see how Scrimshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scrimshire family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Scrimshire families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Scrimshire families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Scrimshire's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Scrimshire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scrimshire 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 Scrimshire ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Butcher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Scrimshire. 100% of Scrimshire men worked as a Master Butcher and 90% of Scrimshire 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Butcher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Retired Housewife
    10%

What Scrimshire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scrimshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scrimshire 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Scrimshire. 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 165 military records available for the last name Scrimshire. For the veterans among your Scrimshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scrimshire lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Scrimshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Scrimshire in 1946 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scrimshire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scrimshire 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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