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Mdermott Family History

Mdermott Name 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, Dermott, Mcdermitt, Memmott, Odermatt, Demott, Macdermott

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Where is the Mdermott family from?

You can see how Mdermott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mdermott family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mdermott families living in Minnesota. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mdermott's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Mdermott families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mdermott ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Mdermott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mdermott 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Mdermott. 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 23 military records available for the last name Mdermott. For the veterans among your Mdermott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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