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Scrivner Family History

Scrivner Surname Meaning

English: variant of Scrivener.

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


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Where is the Scrivner family from?

You can see how Scrivner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scrivner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Scrivner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 33 Scrivner families living in Essex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Scrivner's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Scrivner families in 1891.
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What did your Scrivner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scrivner. 86% of Scrivner 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • None
    15%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Scrivner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scrivner 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Scrivner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Scrivner. For the veterans among your Scrivner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scrivner lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Scrivner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Scrivner in 1951 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scrivner 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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