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Abercromby Family History

Abercromby Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Abercrombie, Barcomb, Berry, Bertram, Abendroth, Newcomb, Crosby

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Where is the Abercromby family from?

You can see how Abercromby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abercromby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Abercromby families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 20 Abercromby families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Abercromby's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Abercromby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abercromby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Abercromby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Abercromby. 100% of Abercromby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Abercromby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Abercromby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abercromby census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 604 immigration records available for the last name Abercromby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 294 military records available for the last name Abercromby. For the veterans among your Abercromby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abercromby lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Abercromby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Abercromby in 1967 was 86, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abercromby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abercromby ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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