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Mcdermiad Family History

Mcdermiad 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, Mcdermitt, Mcdermed, Mcdermott, Mcdorman, Mcdiarmid

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Where is the Mcdermiad family from?

You can see how Mcdermiad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdermiad family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Mcdermiad families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Mcdermiad family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdermiad's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcdermiad families in 1841.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Mcdermiad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdermiad 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mcdermiad. 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 Mcdermiad. For the veterans among your Mcdermiad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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