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Macdermaid Family History

Macdermaid 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: Mcdermid, Mcdermed, Macdiarmid, Macdermott, Ackerman, Madrid

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Where is the Macdermaid family from?

You can see how Macdermaid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macdermaid family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macdermaid families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Macdermaid families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macdermaid's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Macdermaid families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macdermaid surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
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What did your Macdermaid ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macdermaid. 100% of Macdermaid women worked as a 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

  • Domestic Duties
    100%

What Macdermaid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Macdermaid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macdermaid 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Macdermaid. 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 57 military records available for the last name Macdermaid. For the veterans among your Macdermaid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macdermaid lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Macdermaid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Macdermaid in 1965 was 79, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macdermaid 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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