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Doglass Family History

Doglass 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: Douglass, Glass, Douglas, Dowless, Grass, Dollar, Dallas, Dolak

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Where is the Doglass family from?

You can see how Doglass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doglass family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doglass families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Doglass families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Doglass's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Doglass families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Doglass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doglass 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Doglass. 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 28 military records available for the last name Doglass. For the veterans among your Doglass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doglass lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doglass

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