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Iura Family History

Iura 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, Gura, Miura, Jura, Sura, Cura, Lura, Ira, Turk

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Where is the Iura family from?

You can see how Iura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iura family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Iura families living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Iura's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Iura families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iura surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Iura family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Iura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iura 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Iura. 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 16 military records available for the last name Iura. For the veterans among your Iura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iura lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Iura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Iura in 1970 was 80, and 73 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iura 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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