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Douald Family History

Douald 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: Donald, Mould, Howald, Double, Dewald, Ronald, Dougall, Edouard, Dold

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Where is the Douald family from?

You can see how Douald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Douald family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Douald families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Douald families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Douald's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Douald families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Douald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Douald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Douald 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Douald. 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 14 military records available for the last name Douald. For the veterans among your Douald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Douald 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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