Dougal Family History

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Dougal Name Meaning

Scottish: variant spelling of Dougall.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Dougan, Mcdougal, Dougall, Duggan, Dugal, Fogal, Coufal, Doogan

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Dougal Family Origin

Where is the Dougal family from?

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You can see how Dougal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dougal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dougal families were found in and Scotland in 1841and Scotland in 1851and Scotland in 1861and Scotland in 1871and Scotland in 1881and Scotland in 1891and Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there were 54 Dougal families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Dougal's in the UK. London had the highest population of Dougal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dougal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Dougal Family Occupations

What did your Dougal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Dougal. 5% of Dougal men worked as a General Labourer and 56% of Dougal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dougal were Bakers Apprentice and Bookkeeper Receptionist

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • General Labourer
    5%
  • Armament Fitter centre Leller Aimer Heavy Work
    2%
  • Armament Fitter Guns
    2%
  • Bakers Apprentice
    2%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    56%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Bookkeeper Receptionist
    3%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Dougal Historical Records

What Dougal family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Dougal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dougal census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Dougal. 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 Card

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Dougal. For the veterans among your Dougal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Dougal Life Expectancy

What is the average Dougal lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Dougal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dougal in 1952 was 63, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dougal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dougal 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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