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Dugans Family History

Dugans 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: Dugan, Dugas, Duan, Gans, Dugal, Degan, Dumais, Maugans, Durant

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Where is the Dugans family from?

You can see how Dugans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dugans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dugans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Dugans families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dugans's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dugans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dugans 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 Dugans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dugans. 34% of Dugans men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dugans women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dugans were Clerk and School Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • School Teacher
    50%

What Dugans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dugans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dugans 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Dugans. 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 162 military records available for the last name Dugans. For the veterans among your Dugans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dugans lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Dugans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dugans in 1958 was 28, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dugans 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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