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Deora Family History

Deora Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dora, Dore, Mora, Serra, Dear, Arora, Dery, Bora, Deo, Dura

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Where is the Deora family from?

You can see how Deora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deora family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Deora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Deora families living in Arkansas. This was about 20% of all the recorded Deora's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Deora families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deora surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deora. 60% of Deora men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Labor
    40%

What Deora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Deora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deora 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Deora. 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 12 military records available for the last name Deora. For the veterans among your Deora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deora lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Deora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Deora in 1973 was 82, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deora

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deora ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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