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Scriver Family History

Scriver Surname Meaning

The Americanized form of Dutch Schryver is Schrijver, which translates to ‘the scribe’ and originates from Middle Dutch scrivere, meaning ‘scribe’ or ‘clerk’.

In a comparative context, the name is akin to the English Scriven and the German Schreiber.

Additionally, there is an English variant known as Scrivener.

It is noteworthy that this form of the surname has become quite rare in Britain.

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


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You can see how Scriver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scriver family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scriver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Scriver families living in Dorset. This was about 15% of all the recorded Scriver's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Scriver families in 1891.
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What did your Scriver ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scriver. 86% of Scriver women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Elementary Teacher Retired
    15%

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There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Scriver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scriver 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Scriver. 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 900 military records available for the last name Scriver. For the veterans among your Scriver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scriver lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Scriver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Scriver in 1956 was 27, and 70 in 2004.

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