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Mcdermontt Family History

Mcdermontt 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, Mcdermitt, Macdermott, Clermont, Mcdearmon, Dermott

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Where is the Mcdermontt family from?

You can see how Mcdermontt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdermontt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcdermontt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Mcdermontt families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mcdermontt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcdermontt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdermontt 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 Mcdermontt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcdermontt. 100% of Mcdermontt men worked as a Helper. .

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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

  • Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Mcdermontt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdermontt 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Mcdermontt. 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 30 military records available for the last name Mcdermontt. For the veterans among your Mcdermontt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdermontt lifespan?

Average Mcdermontt life expectancy in 2004 was 99 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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