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Dougald Family History

Dougald 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: Dougall, Dougal, Dugal, Dugard, Dougan, Donald, Mcdougald, Mould

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Where is the Dougald family from?

You can see how Dougald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dougald family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dougald families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Dougald families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dougald's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dougald families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dougald 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 Dougald ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dougald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dougald 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Dougald. 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 207 military records available for the last name Dougald. For the veterans among your Dougald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dougald lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1990, in the United States, Dougald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dougald in 1982 was 71, and 94 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dougald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dougald 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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