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Doogan Family History

Doogan Surname Meaning

Irish (especially Donegal): variant of Dugan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Doogan family from?

You can see how Doogan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doogan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doogan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 53 Doogan families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Doogan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Doogan families in 1891.
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What did your Doogan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Doogan. 72% of Doogan men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Doogan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    72%
  • Contractors Lab Heavy Work
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Doogan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doogan 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Doogan. 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 660 military records available for the last name Doogan. For the veterans among your Doogan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doogan lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Doogan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Doogan in 1949 was 47, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doogan 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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