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Saura Family History

Saura 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: Laura, Saur, Sura, Maura, Sara, Sauro, Sarra, Samra, Skura, Sacra

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Where is the Saura family from?

You can see how Saura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saura family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Saura families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saura family living in Iowa. This was about 20% of all the recorded Saura's in USA. Iowa and 4 other states had the highest population of Saura families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saura 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 Saura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saura. 32% of Saura men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Saura women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    32%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Dealer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Saura family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Saura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saura 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Saura. 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 51 military records available for the last name Saura. For the veterans among your Saura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saura lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2002, in the United States, Saura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Saura in 1948 was 36, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saura 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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