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Mc Douglas Family History

Mc Douglas Surname 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, Mcdougal, Mcdougle, Mcdougall, Mccloughan, Douglass

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Where is the Mc Douglas family from?

You can see how Mc Douglas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Douglas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Douglas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Mc Douglas families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mc Douglas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mc Douglas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Douglas 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 Mc Douglas ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mc Douglas. 100% of Mc Douglas 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mc Douglas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Douglas 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Mc Douglas. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mc Douglas. For the veterans among your Mc Douglas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Douglas

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