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Drougal Family History

Drougal 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: Dougal, Roubal, Dugal, Drought, Rogal, Drugan, Dougall, Dougan

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Where is the Drougal family from?

You can see how Drougal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drougal family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Drougal family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Drougal's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Drougal families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drougal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drougal ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Drougal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drougal 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Drougal. 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 17 military records available for the last name Drougal. For the veterans among your Drougal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drougal lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Drougal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Drougal in 1970 was 100, and 76 in 2002.

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