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Mcdermont Family History

Mcdermont Surname Meaning

from Mac Diarmada see McDermott.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcdermont family from?

You can see how Mcdermont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdermont family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdermont families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Mcdermont families living in Durham. This was about 48% of all the recorded Mcdermont's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mcdermont families in 1891.
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What did your Mcdermont ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcdermont. 100% of Mcdermont 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%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcdermont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdermont 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Mcdermont. 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 400 military records available for the last name Mcdermont. For the veterans among your Mcdermont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdermont lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mcdermont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcdermont in 1967 was 74, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdermont 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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