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Mcdermick Family History

Mcdermick 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, Mccormick, Mcdermid, Merrick, Mcdermott, Chernick

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Where is the Mcdermick family from?

You can see how Mcdermick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdermick family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcdermick families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mcdermick families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mcdermick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcdermick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdermick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcdermick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcdermick. 100% of Mcdermick men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mcdermick women worked as a Laundress. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Mcdermick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdermick 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mcdermick. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Mcdermick. For the veterans among your Mcdermick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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