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Aur Family History

Aur 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: Kaur, Tur, Aul, Laur, Bur, Aue, Ahr, Saur, Zur, Auer

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Where is the Aur family from?

You can see how Aur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aur family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Aur families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Aur's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Aur families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aur. 100% of Aur men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aur 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Aur. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Aur. For the veterans among your Aur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aur lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Aur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Aur in 1974 was 81, and 73 in 2000.

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