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Scripter Family History

Scripter Surname Meaning

Probably English (see Scripture).

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


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Where is the Scripter family from?

You can see how Scripter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scripter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Scripter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Scripter families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Scripter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scripter families in 1891.
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What did your Scripter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scripter. 45% of Scripter men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Scripter women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    45%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Scripter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scripter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scripter 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Scripter. 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 288 military records available for the last name Scripter. For the veterans among your Scripter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scripter lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Scripter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Scripter in 1957 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scripter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scripter 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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