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Origins of the Scrivens surname

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About the Scrivenses

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Where do most Scrivenses live?

In 1921, most Scrivenses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Scrivenses

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We have 9,400 records for the Scrivens surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Scrivenses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Scrivens first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Scrivenses

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

Common Female occupations for Scrivenses in 1921
Laundress

34

Dressmaker

23

General Servant Domestic

20

House Servant

20

Servant

17

Common Male occupations for Scrivenses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

52

General Labourer

43

Farm Labourer

42

Bricklayer

28

Coal Miner

22

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