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Vouras Family History

Vouras 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: Bouras, Buras, Ours, Porras, Kuras, Vohra, Tougas, Kouris, Moura

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Where is the Vouras family from?

You can see how Vouras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vouras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vouras family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vouras's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Vouras families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vouras 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 Vouras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Counter Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vouras. 50% of Vouras men worked as a Counter Man.

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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

  • Counter Man
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Vouras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Vouras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vouras 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Vouras. 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 37 military records available for the last name Vouras. For the veterans among your Vouras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vouras lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Vouras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vouras in 1968 was 61, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vouras

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vouras 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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