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Douglin Family History

Douglin 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: Doublin, Douglas, Doolin, Dulin, Dolin, Coughlin, Dublin, Poulin

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Where is the Douglin family from?

You can see how Douglin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Douglin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Douglin families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Douglin families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Douglin's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Douglin families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Douglin 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 86 census records available for the last name Douglin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Douglin 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Douglin. 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 19 military records available for the last name Douglin. For the veterans among your Douglin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Douglin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Douglin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Douglin in 1968 was 79, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Douglin 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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