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Daglas Family History

Daglas Surname 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: Dallas, Pallas, Barlas, Douglas, Damas, Salas, Dagley, Dallam, Balas

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Where is the Daglas family from?

You can see how Daglas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daglas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Daglas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Daglas families living in Middlesex. This was about 42% of all the recorded Daglas's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Daglas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daglas 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 Daglas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Daglas. 34% of Daglas 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Daglas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daglas 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Daglas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Daglas. For the veterans among your Daglas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daglas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Daglas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Daglas in 1963 was 75, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Daglas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daglas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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