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Dugall Family History

Dugall 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: Dugal, Duvall, Dougall, Durall, Gall, Zufall, Dugdale, Dall, Dull

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Where is the Dugall family from?

You can see how Dugall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dugall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dugall families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Dugall families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dugall's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dugall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dugall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dugall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dugall. 100% of Dugall 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dugall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dugall 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Dugall. 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 107 military records available for the last name Dugall. For the veterans among your Dugall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dugall lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Dugall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dugall in 1965 was 81, and 67 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dugall 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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