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Mcdemott Family History

Mcdemott 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, Mcdevitt, Demott, Macdermott, Demotte, Modesitt

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Where is the Mcdemott family from?

You can see how Mcdemott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdemott family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdemott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mcdemott families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdemott's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcdemott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdemott 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 Mcdemott ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mcdemott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcdemott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdemott 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Mcdemott. 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 102 military records available for the last name Mcdemott. For the veterans among your Mcdemott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdemott lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1994, in the United States, Mcdemott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mcdemott in 1990 was 92, and 87 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcdemott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdemott 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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