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Dovgal Family History

Dovgal 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: Dougal, Dugal, Dovell, Rogal, Dorgan, Koval, Coval, Dorval, Dostal

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Where is the Dovgal family from?

You can see how Dovgal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovgal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dovgal families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Dovgal family living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Dovgal's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Dovgal families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Dovgal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovgal 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Dovgal. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dovgal. For the veterans among your Dovgal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dovgal lifespan?

Average Dovgal life expectancy in 1982 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dovgal 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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