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Dougela Family History

Dougela 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: Douglas, Dougall, Douget, Dougal, Rogel, Vogel, Kugel, Jokela, Kogel

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Where is the Dougela family from?

You can see how Dougela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dougela family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dougela families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Dougela families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dougela's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Dougela families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dougela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dougela ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Dougela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dougela 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dougela. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dougela. For the veterans among your Dougela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dougela lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dougela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dougela in 1962 was 72, and 65 in 2004.

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