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Scrivener Family History

Scrivener Surname Meaning

English: occupational name for a professional scribe, copyist, or clerk from Middle English scrivener ‘scribe’ (a derivative of scrivain).

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


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Where is the Scrivener family from?

You can see how Scrivener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scrivener family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scrivener families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 212 Scrivener families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Scrivener's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scrivener families in 1891.
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What did your Scrivener ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Scrivener. 12% of Scrivener men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 72% of Scrivener women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scrivener were Gardener and Housewife.

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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

  • Horseman On Farm
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    8%
  • Gardener
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 37,000 census records available for the last name Scrivener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scrivener 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Scrivener. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Scrivener. For the veterans among your Scrivener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scrivener lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Scrivener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Scrivener in 1946 was 29, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scrivener 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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