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Scriben Family History

Scriben 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: Scriven, Scriber, Scriver, Shriber, Screen, Scrivens, Scribner

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Where is the Scriben family from?

You can see how Scriben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scriben family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scriben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Scriben families living in Kansas. This was about 71% of all the recorded Scriben's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Scriben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scriben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Scriben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scriben. 100% of Scriben men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Scriben women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Scriben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Scriben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scriben 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Scriben. 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 18 military records available for the last name Scriben. For the veterans among your Scriben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scriben lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1979, in the United States, Scriben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Scriben in 1971 was 77, and 84 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scriben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scriben 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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