Origins of the Abbot surname
About the Abbots
We have a total of 12819 records for people with the last name Abbot.
Find out more about your family in our records
Start your family history journey
Start free trial
“
I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1700s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
SS
Stuart
Start your family tree
Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Abbots.
Sign up to get startedDelve deeper into the Abbot family's history
Interesting facts about Abbot
How common is your surname?
689th most common surname in the UK
We have for the Abbot surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.
Who were Abbots most likely to marry?
Abbott Or Abbots
&
Our tell us which families married Abbots.
What are the most common Abbot first names?
Newton
John
Mary
Elizabeth
Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.
Common jobs for Abbots
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Abbots in 1921
Dressmaker
52
Domestic Servant
41
House Servant
41
Laundress
39
Charwoman
31
Common male occupations for Abbots in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
82
Coal Miner
46
Farmer
46
Tailor
44
Farm Labourer
39
