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Douan Family History

Douan Name 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: Duan, Doman, Doran, Dolan, Dogan, Doan, Dougan, Guan, Dean, Donat

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Where is the Douan family from?

You can see how Douan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Douan family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1861. The most Douan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Douan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Douan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Douan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Douan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Douan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Douan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Douan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Douan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Douan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Douan. For the veterans among your Douan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Douan lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Douan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Douan in 1983 was 64, and 88 in 2000.

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