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Macdermot Family History

Macdermot 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: Macdermott, Mcdermott, Mcdermitt, Madero, Mcdearmon, Manderson

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Where is the Macdermot family from?

You can see how Macdermot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macdermot family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macdermot families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Macdermot families living in Durham. This was about 26% of all the recorded Macdermot's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Macdermot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macdermot 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 Macdermot ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macdermot. 60% of Macdermot 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
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%

What Macdermot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Macdermot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macdermot 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Macdermot. 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 62 military records available for the last name Macdermot. For the veterans among your Macdermot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macdermot lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Macdermot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Macdermot in 1971 was 76, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macdermot

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macdermot 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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