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Oura Family History

Oura 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: Mura, Dura, Ours, Gura, Jura, Okura, Omura, Sura, Moura, Cura

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Where is the Oura family from?

You can see how Oura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oura family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oura families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Oura family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Oura's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Oura families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oura 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 Oura ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oura. 100% of Oura women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Oura family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Oura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oura 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Oura. 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 81 military records available for the last name Oura. For the veterans among your Oura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oura lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Oura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Oura in 1964 was 80, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oura 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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