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Boura Family History

Boura 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: Bora, Borra, Bouras, Bonura, Bour, Moura, Bouza, Bourg, Bouma, Bourn

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Where is the Boura family from?

You can see how Boura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boura family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boura families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Boura families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Boura's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Boura families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boura 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 Boura ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boura. 100% of Boura 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 Boura family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Boura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boura 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Boura. 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 88 military records available for the last name Boura. For the veterans among your Boura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boura lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Boura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Boura in 1958 was 31, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boura

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boura 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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