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Doughlas Family History

Doughlas 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, Doughman, Douglass, Coughlan, Dougher, Tougas, Doughty

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Where is the Doughlas family from?

You can see how Doughlas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doughlas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doughlas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Doughlas family living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Doughlas's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Doughlas families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doughlas 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 Doughlas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Milling Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Doughlas. 50% of Doughlas men worked as a Milling Machinist and 100% of Doughlas women worked as an Unpaid 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

  • Milling Machinist
    50%
  • Colliery Putter Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Doughlas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Doughlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doughlas 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 519 immigration records available for the last name Doughlas. 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 229 military records available for the last name Doughlas. For the veterans among your Doughlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doughlas lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Doughlas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Doughlas in 1970 was 67, and 42 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doughlas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doughlas 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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