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Origins of the McDermont surname

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We have a total number of 2226 records for people with the last name McDermont.

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Where do most McDermonts live?

In 1921, most McDermonts lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about McDermonts

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,090 records for the McDermont surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were McDermonts most likely to marry?

Mc Dermonts

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Fords

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What are the most common McDermont first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

Our birth record sets tell us the names of McDermont family members

Common jobs for McDermonts

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for McDermonts in 1921
General Servant

6

Hawker

5

Domestic Servant

4

Dressmaker

4

House Keeper

4

Common Male occupations for McDermonts in 1921
General Labourer

14

Coal Miner

12

Carter

5

Cotton Weaver

5

Grocer

5

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