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Scripture Family History

Scripture Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: occupational name for a clerk or scribe from Latin scriptor ‘writer clerk’. The name has been altered from its original Latin form through association with the more familiar English word scripture ‘Bible’.

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


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Where is the Scripture family from?

You can see how Scripture families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scripture family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Scripture families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Scripture families living in New Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Scripture's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Scripture families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scripture 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 Scripture ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Folder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scripture. 38% of Scripture men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Scripture women worked as a Folder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scripture were Farm Laborer and 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
    38%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Folder
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Telephone Operator
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Scripture family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Scripture. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scripture 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Scripture. 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 723 military records available for the last name Scripture. For the veterans among your Scripture ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scripture lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Scripture life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Scripture in 1962 was 75, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scripture 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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