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Lure Family History

Lure 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: Luce, Kure, Luke, Lare, Lore, Ure, Eure, Cure, Lura, Lurz

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Where is the Lure family from?

You can see how Lure families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lure family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lure families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lure family living in Hampshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Lure's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Lure families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lure 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 Lure ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lure. 100% of Lure 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lure. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lure 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Lure. 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 172 military records available for the last name Lure. For the veterans among your Lure ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lure lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Lure life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Lure in 1965 was 90, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lure

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lure 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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