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Mcderman Family History

Mcderman 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: Mcdorman, Ackerman, Ockerman, Moerman, Mckeeman, Alderman, Ruderman

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Where is the Mcderman family from?

You can see how Mcderman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcderman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcderman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mcderman family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcderman's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Mcderman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcderman 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 Mcderman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcderman. 50% of Mcderman men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Mcderman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Mcderman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcderman 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Mcderman. 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 61 military records available for the last name Mcderman. For the veterans among your Mcderman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcderman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Mcderman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcderman in 1971 was 73, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcderman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcderman 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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