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Dermott Family History

Dermott Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish: shortened form of McDermott.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dermott family from?

You can see how Dermott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dermott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dermott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 117 Dermott families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Dermott's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dermott families in 1891.
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What did your Dermott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dermott. 43% of Dermott men worked as a General Labourer and 96% of Dermott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dermott were Unpaid Domestic Duties and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Coal Traveller
    29%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 73,000 census records available for the last name Dermott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dermott 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 13,000 immigration records available for the last name Dermott. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Dermott. For the veterans among your Dermott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dermott lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dermott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dermott in 1956 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dermott 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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