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Origins of the Abercromby surname

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About the Abercrombys

We have a total number of 1824 records for people with the last name Abercromby.

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Where do most Abercrombys live?

In 1921, most Abercrombys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Abercrombys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,470 records for the Abercromby surname. The oldest one dates back to 1806.

Who were Abercrombys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Abercrombys.

What are the most common Abercromby first names?

  • James
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Abercrombys

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

Common Female occupations for Abercrombys in 1921
Dressmaker

15

F S

10

Housekeeper

7

Annuitant

4

Domestic Servant

4

Common Male occupations for Abercrombys in 1921
Baker

14

Coal Miner

9

Merchant

8

Compositor

6

Labourer (General)

6

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