Duguid History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Many Scottish families suffered enormous hardships and were compelled to leave their country of birth. They traveled to Ireland and Australia, but mostly to the colonies of North America, where many found the freedom and opportunity they sought. It was not without a fight, though, as many were forced to stand up and defend their freedom in the American War of Independence. The ancestors of these Scots abroad have rediscovered their heritage in the last century through the Clan societies and other organizations that have sprung up across North America. Immigration and passenger ship lists show some important early immigrants bearing the name Duguid:

Duguid Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• William Duguid, who landed in Virginia in 1745 1
• Alexander Duguid, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1750
• Margaret Duguid, who arrived in Virginia in 1750 1
• Alexander Duguid, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1773 1

Duguid Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• B. Duguid, aged 19, who landed in America from Aberdeen, in 1893

Duguid Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

• Arch Duguid, aged 23, who settled in America from Glasgow, in 1903
• Geo. Duguid, aged 37, who immigrated to the United States from Aberdeen, in 1903
• Harry Duguid, aged 24, who landed in America from Liverpool, in 1905
• Alexander Duguid, aged 47, who landed in America from Montrose, in 1905
• David Duguid, aged 7, who landed in America from Dundee, in 1905
• ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Duguid Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

• Charles Duguid, aged 42, who immigrated to Ottawa, Canada, in 1914
• Henry Duguid, aged 31, who settled in Gladion, Sask.,Canada, in 1915

Duguid Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Anne Duguid, aged 23, a needlewoman, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Dirigo" 2

• Jim Duguid, Scottish musician and songwriter best known for co-writing the Alex Clare song "Too Close"
• Irvin Duguid (b. 1969), Scottish musician and composer from Aberchirder, Aberdeenshire
• David Duguid (1832-1907), Scottish cabinet-maker and spiritualist medium
• Andy Duguid (b. 1982), German-born Scottish DJ and producer
• Irvin Duguid (b. 1969), Scottish musician and composer
• Charles Duguid (1884-1986), Scottish physician, teacher at Glasgow University, who emigrated to Australia in 1912
• Gerry Duguid (1929-1993), Canadian football player who played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders, older brother of world champion curler Don Duguid
• David James Duguid (b. 1970), Scottish politician, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (2022)
• Colonel Archer Fortescue 'Scotty" Duguid (1887-1976), Scottish-born, Canadian historian, army officer and vexillologist.
• Terry Duguid (1954-1955), Canadian politician who has served as the member of Parliament (MP) for Winnipeg South since 2015, son of professional curling athlete Don Duguid
• ... (Another 7 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)