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Mdougal Family History

Mdougal 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: Mcdougal, Dougal, Dugal, Mcdougall, Dougall, Dougan, Mcdougald

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Where is the Mdougal family from?

You can see how Mdougal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mdougal family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Mdougal families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mdougal's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mdougal families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Mdougal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mdougal 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mdougal. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mdougal. For the veterans among your Mdougal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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