Origins of the Dougan surname

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    In 1921, most Dougans lived in london

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    3,700 Dougan Travel & migration records
    4,400 Dougans found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Dougans

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    Commmon female occupations for Dougans in 1921

    Housekeeper

    16

    House Keeper

    15

    Cotton Weaver

    14

    Domestic Servant

    14

    None

    13

    Commmon male occupations for Dougans in 1921

    Coal Miner

    76

    General Labourer

    46

    Carter

    21

    Farm Servant

    19

    Joiner

    19

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