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Dougary Family History

Dougary 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: Doughty, Dugard, Dugar, Dugay, Dougall, Dougan, Dougal, Loughry

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Where is the Dougary family from?

You can see how Dougary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dougary family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dougary families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Dougary families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dougary's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dougary families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dougary 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 69 census records available for the last name Dougary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dougary 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Dougary. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dougary. For the veterans among your Dougary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dougary lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dougary 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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