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Doughlin Family History

Doughlin 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: Coughlin, Loughlin, Laughlin, Doughman, Doughton, Caughlin, Doughtie

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Where is the Doughlin family from?

You can see how Doughlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doughlin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Doughlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Doughlin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doughlin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Doughlin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doughlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Doughlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Domestic was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Doughlin. 100% of Doughlin women worked as a Domestic.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Domestic
    100%

What Doughlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Doughlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doughlin 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Doughlin. 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 34 military records available for the last name Doughlin. For the veterans among your Doughlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doughlin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Doughlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Doughlin in 1968 was 69, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doughlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doughlin 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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