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Scriber Family History

Scriber Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schreiber.

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


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Where is the Scriber family from?

You can see how Scriber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scriber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Scriber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Scriber families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Scriber's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Scriber families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scriber 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 Scriber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scriber. 33% of Scriber men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Scriber women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scriber were Farming and Stenographer.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Scriber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Scriber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scriber 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Scriber. 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 690 military records available for the last name Scriber. For the veterans among your Scriber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scriber lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Scriber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Scriber in 1953 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scriber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scriber 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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