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Kermode Family History

Kermode Surname Meaning

Irish and Manx: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Dhiarmada with lenited initial D (see McDermott).

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


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Where is the Kermode family from?

You can see how Kermode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kermode family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kermode families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 518 Kermode families living in Isle of Man. This was about 74% of all the recorded Kermode's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Kermode families in 1891.
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What did your Kermode ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kermode. 34% of Kermode men worked as a Bricklayer and 83% of Kermode women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kermode were Poultry Farmer and Retired.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Poultry Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • None
    3%
  • Retired
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Kermode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kermode 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kermode. 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 686 military records available for the last name Kermode. For the veterans among your Kermode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kermode lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Kermode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kermode in 1950 was 48, and 83 in 2003.

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