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Doura Family History

Doura Name 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: Dura, Dora, Moura, Douma, Dore, Mura, Mora, Bora, Court, Drury

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Where is the Doura family from?

You can see how Doura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doura family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Doura family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Doura's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doura families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doura surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doura. 100% of Doura 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Doura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doura 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Doura. 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 17 military records available for the last name Doura. For the veterans among your Doura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doura lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Doura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Doura in 1964 was 63, and 52 in 2003.

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