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Scrymser Family History

Scrymser Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schimmer, Strasser, Schrimsher, Cromer, Cryer, Stryker, Ramser

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Where is the Scrymser family from?

You can see how Scrymser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scrymser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Scrymser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Scrymser family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Scrymser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scrymser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scrymser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Scrymser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scrymser 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Scrymser. 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 24 military records available for the last name Scrymser. For the veterans among your Scrymser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scrymser lifespan?

Average Scrymser life expectancy in 1967 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scrymser 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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