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Dugglas Family History

Dugglas 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, Duggan, Dugas, Duggar, Duggins, Ruggles, Dallas, Dugal

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Where is the Dugglas family from?

You can see how Dugglas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dugglas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Dugglas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Dugglas family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Dugglas's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dugglas families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Dugglas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dugglas 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dugglas. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dugglas. For the veterans among your Dugglas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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