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Hougal Family History

Hougal 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, Roubal, Dugal, Hogan, Horgan, Hough, Housel, Coufal, Tougas

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Where is the Hougal family from?

You can see how Hougal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hougal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hougal families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Hougal family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hougal's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Hougal families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Hougal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hougal 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hougal. 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 Hougal. For the veterans among your Hougal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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