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Dughass Family History

Dughass 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: Dugas, Douglass, Grass, Glass, Douglas, Hass, Dunham, Gass, Dugal

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Where is the Dughass family from?

You can see how Dughass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dughass family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Dughass families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Dughass's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dughass families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Dughass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dughass 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dughass. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dughass. For the veterans among your Dughass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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