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Abbotsford Family History

Abbotsford 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: Botsford, Bodiford, Bassford, Horsford, Beresford, Ponsford

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Where is the Abbotsford family from?

You can see how Abbotsford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abbotsford family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Abbotsford family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Abbotsford's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Abbotsford families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Abbotsford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abbotsford 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Abbotsford. 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 Abbotsford. For the veterans among your Abbotsford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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