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Dougill Family History

Dougill Name Meaning

from Mac Dubhghaill see McDougall .

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


Similar surnames: Dougall, Cougill, Cowgill, Douville, Hugill, Dodrill, Orgill, Dougal

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Where is the Dougill family from?

You can see how Dougill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dougill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Dougill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 64 Dougill families living in Yorkshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Dougill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dougill families in 1891.
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What did your Dougill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Public Works Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dougill. 100% of Dougill men worked as a Public Works Engineer and 91% of Dougill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Public Works Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Assist On Pig poultry Holding L S As
    5%
  • General Servant
    5%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dougill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dougill 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Dougill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 82 military records available for the last name Dougill. For the veterans among your Dougill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dougill lifespan?

Average Dougill life expectancy in 1978 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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