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Origins of the Abott surname

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About the Abotts

We have a total number of 994 records for people with the last name Abott.

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Where do most Abotts live?

In 1921, most Abotts lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Abotts

How common is your surname?

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

We have 765 records for the Abott surname. The oldest one dates back to 1881.

Who were Abotts most likely to marry?

Abbot Or Abbott Or Abott Or Abits

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Johnsons

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Abotts.

What are the most common Abott first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Abott family members

Common jobs for Abotts

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

Common Female occupations for Abotts in 1921
Cotton Weaver

5

House Servant

4

Laundress

4

Dressmaker

3

Servant

3

Common Male occupations for Abotts in 1921
Coal Miner

8

Farm Labourer

6

Gardener

4

Shoemaker

4

Carpenter

3

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