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Dougalas Family History

Dougalas 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: Douglas, Dougall, Douglass, Dougal, Dugal, Tougas, Rogala, Doughman

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Where is the Dougalas family from?

You can see how Dougalas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dougalas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dougalas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Dougalas family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dougalas's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dougalas families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dougalas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Dougalas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dougalas 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 Dougalas. 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 25 military records available for the last name Dougalas. For the veterans among your Dougalas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dougalas lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Dougalas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dougalas in 1974 was 62, and 62 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dougalas 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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