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Doughall Family History

Doughall 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, Southall, Dougal, Dowdall, Douglas, Voshall, Coghill, Dugal

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Where is the Doughall family from?

You can see how Doughall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doughall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Doughall families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Doughall families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Doughall's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Doughall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doughall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doughall ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Doughall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doughall 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Doughall. 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 Doughall. For the veterans among your Doughall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doughall lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1978, in the United States, Doughall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Doughall in 1973 was 73, and 86 in 1978.

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