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Lura Family History

Lura Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead in Rogaland named Lura from Old Norse Lúthrar from the plural of lúthr ‘trough’ referring to a bay or inlet.

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


Similar surnames: Cura, Dura, Luera, Lara, Lira, Sura, Lora, Lua, Mura, Gura

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Where is the Lura family from?

You can see how Lura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lura family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lura families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Lura families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Lura's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Lura families in 1891.
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What did your Lura ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lura. 100% of Lura 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Lura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lura 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 974 immigration records available for the last name Lura. 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 239 military records available for the last name Lura. For the veterans among your Lura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lura lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lura in 1956 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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