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Taura Family History

Taura 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: Taira, Tamura, Laura, Tara, Maura, Tauro, Turk, Mura, Bara, Vara

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Where is the Taura family from?

You can see how Taura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taura family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Taura families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Taura families living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Taura's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Taura families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taura 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 Taura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Taura. 34% of Taura men worked as a Laborer.

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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%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Dyer
    34%

What Taura family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Taura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taura 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Taura. 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 45 military records available for the last name Taura. For the veterans among your Taura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taura lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Taura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Taura in 1972 was 78, and 37 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Taura

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taura 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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