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Okura Family History

Okura Surname Meaning

Japanese (Ōkura): written 大蔵 or 大倉 ‘large warehouse’. It is found mostly in western Japan.

There are many unrelated bearers of the name, some with samurai connections.

Those who took the name often did so from any of the places of residence.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Okura family from?

You can see how Okura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okura family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Okura families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Okura families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Okura's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Okura families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okura 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 Okura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Okura. 34% of Okura men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Okura women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Okura were Copartner and House Maid.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Copartner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • House Maid
    29%

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Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Okura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okura 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Okura. 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 462 military records available for the last name Okura. For the veterans among your Okura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okura lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Okura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Okura in 1962 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Okura 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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