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Cura Name Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: from cura ‘priest’. The application is uncertain: it could be a nickname or an occupational name for the servant of a priest or denote an (illegitimate) son of a priest. Italian: probably a habitational name from Cura Carpignano in Pavia province or any other place called with Cura.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cuba, Mura, Cira, Cara, Cuva, Dura, Lura, Cora, Gura, Cuda

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Where is the Cura family from?

You can see how Cura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cura family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cura families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 45 Cura families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Cura's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cura families in 1891.
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What did your Cura ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cafe Proprietor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cura. 46% of Cura men worked as a Cafe Proprietor and 78% of Cura women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cura were Cafe Assistant and Home 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

  • Cafe Proprietor
    46%
  • Cafe Manager
    28%
  • Cafe Assistant
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Home Duties
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cura 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cura. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 488 military records available for the last name Cura. For the veterans among your Cura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cura lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Cura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cura in 1952 was 38, and 75 in 2004.

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