Origins of the Abercromby surname
About the Abercrombys
We have a total of 1824 records for people with the last name Abercromby.
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 Abercrombys.
Sign up to get startedDelve deeper into the Abercromby family's history
Interesting facts about Abercromby
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Abercromby surname. The oldest one dates back to 1806.
Who were Abercrombys most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Abercrombys.
What are the most common Abercromby first names?
James
John
Elizabeth
Mary
Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.
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
