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Shura Family History

Shura 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: Shera, Sura, Shira, Shuba, Chura, Skura, Shuda, Shur, Shure, Shurr

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Where is the Shura family from?

You can see how Shura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shura family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shura families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Shura families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shura's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Shura families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shura 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 Shura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shura. 56% of Shura 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
    56%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Shura family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shura 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Shura. 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 232 military records available for the last name Shura. For the veterans among your Shura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shura lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Shura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Shura in 1959 was 44, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shura

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shura 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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