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Dougla Family History

Dougla 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, Double, Duga, Doudna, Dula, Dougall, Douma, Douget, Dougan

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Where is the Dougla family from?

You can see how Dougla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dougla family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dougla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dougla families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dougla's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dougla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dougla 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 Dougla ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dougla. 100% of Dougla 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Dougla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dougla 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 Dougla. 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 833 military records available for the last name Dougla. For the veterans among your Dougla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dougla lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Dougla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dougla in 1973 was 88, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dougla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dougla 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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