Origins of the Abercrombie surname

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    In 1921, most Abercrombies lived in london

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    1,600 Abercrombie Travel & migration records
    4,100 Abercrombies found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Abercrombie

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    We have for the Abercrombie surname. The oldest one dates back to .

    Who were Abercrombies most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Abercrombie first names?

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    Common jobs for Abercrombies

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

    Common female occupations for Abercrombies in 1921

    Dressmaker

    24

    Living On Own Means

    19

    House Keeper

    14

    Fund Holder

    13

    Housekeeper

    13

    Common male occupations for Abercrombies in 1921

    Coal Miner

    51

    Farm Hands

    25

    Tailor

    15

    Weaver

    15

    Farmer

    14

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