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Duguid Family History

Duguid Surname Meaning

Scottish (mainly northeastern Scotland): from Older Scots do gude ‘do good’

equivalent to English Doogood

hence a nickname for a well-intentioned person or do-gooder.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Duguid family from?

You can see how Duguid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duguid family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duguid families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 33 Duguid families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Duguid's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Duguid families in 1891.
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What did your Duguid ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practitioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Duguid. 100% of Duguid men worked as a Medical Practitioner and 88% of Duguid women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Medical Practitioner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Bank Clerk
    3%
  • Wool Shop Keeper
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Duguid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duguid 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Duguid. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Duguid. For the veterans among your Duguid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duguid lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Duguid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Duguid in 1958 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

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