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Dougay Family History

Dougay 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: Dugay, Dougan, Dougal, Douglas, Dunay, Dugal, Duray, Tougas, Doughty

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Where is the Dougay family from?

You can see how Dougay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dougay family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Dougay families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Dougay families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dougay's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dougay families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dougay 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 Dougay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dougay. 100% of Dougay men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Dougay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Dougay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dougay 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dougay. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dougay. For the veterans among your Dougay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dougay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Dougay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Dougay in 1963 was 79, and 66 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dougay 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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