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Dugais Family History

Dugais 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: Dumais, Dugas, Duris, Dugal, Dubois, Donais, Dumas, Dugan, Ducas

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Where is the Dugais family from?

You can see how Dugais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dugais family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dugais families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Dugais family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dugais's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Dugais families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Dugais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dugais 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Dugais. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dugais. For the veterans among your Dugais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dugais lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Dugais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dugais in 1967 was 77, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dugais 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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