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Kermode Family History

Kermode Surname Meaning

Irish and Manx: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Dhiarmada with lenited initial D (see McDermott).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kermode family from?

You can see how Kermode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kermode family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kermode families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Kermode families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Kermode's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kermode families in 1911.
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What did your Kermode ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kermode. 100% of Kermode 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Kermode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kermode 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kermode. 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 686 military records available for the last name Kermode. For the veterans among your Kermode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kermode lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Kermode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kermode in 1950 was 48, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kermode 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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