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Scrivner Name Meaning

English: variant of Scrivener .

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


Similar surnames: Scribner, Scriver, Scrivener, Craner, Scripter, Schriver, Scriven

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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 1911 there was 1 Scrivner family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Scrivner's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Scrivner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scrivner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scrivner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scrivner. 36% of Scrivner men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Scrivner women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scrivner were Operator 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    17%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Housewife
    11%
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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 Canada, 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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