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Mcdermond Family History

Mcdermond 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, Mcdearmon, Mcdermid, Mcdermed, Mcdermitt, Dearmond

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Where is the Mcdermond family from?

You can see how Mcdermond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdermond family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdermond families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there were 2 Mcdermond families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcdermond's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcdermond families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdermond surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcdermond ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcdermond. 40% of Mcdermond men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
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What Mcdermond family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcdermond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdermond 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Mcdermond. 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 233 military records available for the last name Mcdermond. For the veterans among your Mcdermond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdermond lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mcdermond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mcdermond in 1967 was 68, and 73 in 2004.

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