how did the surname Scriven come to South Africa

Question

My name is Ivan Scriven and I wanted to know if anyone can help me with my research.My father of the same name was born in the Cradock district in the Eastern Cape in South Africa and I dont have much history on him or his parents, I would appreciate some help in this matter, thank you

Answer 1

They arrive here in cape town in the late 1800

A B SCRIVEN

Collection Description

Passenger Lists leaving UK 1890-1960

Collections from

Australasia, Great Britain, Ireland, United States

Country

SOUTH AFRICA

Title

MR

Ship Name

GREEK

Birth Year

1859

Age

35

Ship Departure Port

SOUTHAMPTON

Destination Port

CAPE

Departure Year

1894

 

There were more Scriven that came to the Cape. Hoop dit help!