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Macdermit Family History

Macdermit 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: Mcdermitt, Mcdermid, Macdermott, Mcdermott, Mcdermed, Mackert

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Where is the Macdermit family from?

You can see how Macdermit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macdermit family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macdermit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Macdermit family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macdermit's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Macdermit families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Macdermit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macdermit 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Macdermit. 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 1 military records available for the last name Macdermit. For the veterans among your Macdermit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macdermit 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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