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Dougas Family History

Dougas 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: Douglas, Tougas, Doukas, Dugas, Dougan, Dougal, Bouras, Dugal, Dumas

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Where is the Dougas family from?

You can see how Dougas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dougas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dougas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 2 Dougas families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dougas's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Dougas families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dougas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
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What did your Dougas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dougas. 60% of Dougas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dougas women worked as a Servant.

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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
    60%
  • Waiter
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Dougas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 662 census records available for the last name Dougas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dougas 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Dougas. 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 113 military records available for the last name Dougas. For the veterans among your Dougas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dougas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Dougas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dougas in 1963 was 64, and 81 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dougas 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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