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Dourigan Family History

Dourigan 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: Hourigan, Dorgan, Dorian, Horrigan, Corrigan, Dougan, Durgan, Durian

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Where is the Dourigan family from?

You can see how Dourigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dourigan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Dourigan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Dourigan families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dourigan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dourigan families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Dourigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dourigan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dourigan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dourigan. For the veterans among your Dourigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dourigan lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Dourigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dourigan in 1979 was 48, and 97 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dourigan 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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