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Doug Family History

Doug 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: Dong, Doig, Houg, Doud, Doub, Doup, Song, Rong, Tong, Kong

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Where is the Doug family from?

You can see how Doug families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doug family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Doug families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Doug families living in Angus. This was about 60% of all the recorded Doug's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Doug families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doug surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Doug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doug 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Doug. 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 88 military records available for the last name Doug. For the veterans among your Doug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doug lifespan?

Average Doug life expectancy in 1979 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doug 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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