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Origins of the McDougal surname

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Where do most McDougals live?

In 1921, most McDougals lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about McDougals

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 10,500 records for the McDougal surname. The oldest one dates back to 1749.

Who were McDougals most likely to marry?

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What are the most common McDougal first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for McDougals

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for McDougals in 1921
F S

129

Domestic Servant

82

House Servant

57

Housekeeper

41

House Keeper

38

Common Male occupations for McDougals in 1921
Joiner

51

Farmer

48

Farm Servant

46

Tailor

45

Coal Miner

41

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