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Origins of the Scrivenor surname

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Where do most Scrivenors live?

In 1921, most Scrivenors lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Scrivenors

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We have 469 records for the Scrivenor surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Scrivenors most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Scrivenor first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Scrivenors

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Scrivenors in 1921
Dressmaker

3

Living On Own Means

3

Bonnet Maker

2

Bricklayer

2

Dress Maker

2

Common Male occupations for Scrivenors in 1921
Butcher

13

Agricultural Labourer

8

Gunmaker

7

Lighterman

4

Tailor

3

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