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Doig Family History

Doig Surname Meaning

Scottish (Angus and Fife): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Gille Doig ‘son of the servant of Saint Cadoc’.

Doig being the possessive case of dog, a short form of Cadoc.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Doig family from?

You can see how Doig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doig families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 77 Doig families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Doig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doig families in 1891.
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What did your Doig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Pharmacist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Doig. 12% of Doig men worked as a Pharmacist and 91% of Doig women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doig were General Labourer and Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Pharmacist
    12%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Aircraft Fitter
    12%
  • General Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    2%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Doig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doig 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Doig. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Doig. For the veterans among your Doig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Doig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Doig in 1962 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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