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Macdougal Family History

Macdougal Name Meaning

Scottish: see McDougall.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Macdougall, Mcdougal, Mcdougald, Mcdougle, Dougall, Dugal, Mcdougall

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Where is the Macdougal family from?

You can see how Macdougal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macdougal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macdougal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Macdougal families living in Iowa. This was about 41% of all the recorded Macdougal's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Macdougal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macdougal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macdougal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macdougal. 32% of Macdougal men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Macdougal women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macdougal were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    16%
  • Nurse
    16%
  • Domestic
    16%
  • Housewife
    11%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Macdougal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macdougal 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 898 immigration records available for the last name Macdougal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 575 military records available for the last name Macdougal. For the veterans among your Macdougal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macdougal lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Macdougal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Macdougal in 1956 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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