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Mcdermody Family History

Mcdermody 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, Dermody, Mcdermid, Mcdermed, Mcdermitt, Carmody, Mcleroy

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Where is the Mcdermody family from?

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

There are 63 census records available for the last name Mcdermody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdermody 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 Mcdermody. 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 19 military records available for the last name Mcdermody. For the veterans among your Mcdermody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdermody lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Mcdermody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mcdermody in 1965 was 69, and 57 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdermody 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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