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Mcdermaid Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of McDiarmid .

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


Similar surnames: Mcdermid, Mcdermed, Mcdermott, Mcdermitt, Mcdorman, Mcdiarmid, Mcdaid

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Where is the Mcdermaid family from?

You can see how Mcdermaid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdermaid family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdermaid families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 7 Mcdermaid families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mcdermaid's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mcdermaid families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdermaid surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcdermaid ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcdermaid. 25% of Mcdermaid 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
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Butcher
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcdermaid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdermaid 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Mcdermaid. 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 367 military records available for the last name Mcdermaid. For the veterans among your Mcdermaid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdermaid lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mcdermaid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcdermaid in 1954 was 24, and 84 in 2004.

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