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Duglas Family History

Duglas Surname Meaning

see Douglas.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Duglas family from?

You can see how Duglas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duglas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duglas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 92 Duglas families living in Ontario. This was about 66% of all the recorded Duglas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Duglas families in 1911.
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What did your Duglas ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Duglas. 60% of Duglas men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Farm Help
    20%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Duglas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duglas 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Duglas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 746 military records available for the last name Duglas. For the veterans among your Duglas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duglas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Duglas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Duglas in 1965 was 69, and 70 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duglas 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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