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Abacromby Family History

Abacromby 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: Barnaby, Crosby, Acomb, Abercrombie, Barcomb, Lacombe, Brumby, Barby

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Where is the Abacromby family from?

You can see how Abacromby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abacromby family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Abacromby families living in Massachusetts. This was about 55% of all the recorded Abacromby's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Abacromby families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Abacromby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abacromby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Abacromby. 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 1 military records available for the last name Abacromby. For the veterans among your Abacromby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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