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Mermott Family History

Mermott 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: Memmott, Dermott, Mcdermott, Merritt, Hergott, Jemmott, Melott

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Where is the Mermott family from?

You can see how Mermott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mermott family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Mermott families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mermott's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mermott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mermott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Mermott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mermott 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Mermott. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mermott. For the veterans among your Mermott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mermott lifespan?

Average Mermott life expectancy in 1990 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mermott 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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