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Mcdermat Family History

Mcdermat 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, Mcdorman, Mcdermid, Mcdermed, Ackerman, Madera

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Where is the Mcdermat family from?

You can see how Mcdermat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdermat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcdermat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Mcdermat family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdermat's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcdermat families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Mcdermat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdermat 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Mcdermat. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mcdermat. For the veterans among your Mcdermat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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