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Mcdormand Family History

Mcdormand 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: Mcdorman, Dorman, Morland, Moorman, Mcmorran, Mcdonald, Lormand

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Where is the Mcdormand family from?

You can see how Mcdormand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdormand family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcdormand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 2 Mcdormand families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdormand's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mcdormand families in 1851.
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What did your Mcdormand ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisher was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcdormand. 100% of Mcdormand men worked as a Fisher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fisher
    100%

What Mcdormand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Mcdormand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdormand 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Mcdormand. 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 54 military records available for the last name Mcdormand. For the veterans among your Mcdormand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdormand lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Mcdormand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcdormand in 1972 was 69, and 5 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdormand 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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