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Mcdermit Family History

Mcdermit 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: Mcdermitt, Mcdermid, Mcdermott, Mcdermed, Mcdorman, Mcdiarmid

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Where is the Mcdermit family from?

You can see how Mcdermit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdermit family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdermit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Mcdermit families living in Alberta. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mcdermit's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Mcdermit families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdermit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcdermit ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcdermit. 43% of Mcdermit men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Hand
    29%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mcdermit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdermit 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Mcdermit. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 500 military records available for the last name Mcdermit. For the veterans among your Mcdermit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdermit lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mcdermit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mcdermit in 1957 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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