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Doughan Family History

Doughan Surname Meaning

see Doohan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Doughan family from?

You can see how Doughan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doughan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doughan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Doughan families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Doughan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doughan families in 1891.
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What did your Doughan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doughan. 100% of Doughan 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Doughan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doughan 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 768 immigration records available for the last name Doughan. 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 278 military records available for the last name Doughan. For the veterans among your Doughan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doughan lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Doughan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Doughan in 1957 was 51, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doughan 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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