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Dougella Family History

Dougella 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: Dougall, Douglas, Donnelly, Portella, Douville, Mongelli, Quella

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Where is the Dougella family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dougella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dougella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dougella. 100% of Dougella women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Dougella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dougella 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 immigration records available for the last name Dougella. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dougella. For the veterans among your Dougella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dougella lifespan?

Average Dougella life expectancy in 1964 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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