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Dougala Family History

Dougala 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: Rogala, Dougall, Dougal, Douglas, Roubal, Dugal, Ogata, Ojala

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Where is the Dougala family from?

You can see how Dougala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dougala family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dougala families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Dougala family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Dougala's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Dougala families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dougala 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 29 census records available for the last name Dougala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dougala 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dougala. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dougala. For the veterans among your Dougala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dougala lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2002, in the United States, Dougala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dougala in 1996 was 75, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dougala 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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