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Mc Dermott Family History

Mc Dermott 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: Mcdermott, Mcdermitt, Macdermott, Dermott, Clermont, Mcdevitt

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Where is the Mc Dermott family from?

You can see how Mc Dermott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Dermott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Dermott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 499 Mc Dermott families living in Lancashire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Mc Dermott's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mc Dermott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Dermott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mc 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 Mc Dermott. 29% of Mc Dermott men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Mc Dermott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Dermott were Road Worker Heavy Worker and School Teacher.

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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
    29%
  • Builders Labourer
    11%
  • Bricklayer
    5%
  • Road Worker Heavy Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    2%
  • School Teacher
    2%

What Mc Dermott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64,000 census records available for the last name Mc Dermott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Mc 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Mc Dermott. For the veterans among your Mc Dermott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Dermott lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Dermott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mc Dermott in 1965 was 56, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc 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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