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Kouras Family History

Kouras 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: Bouras, Kuras, Kouris, Karas, Konrad, Korab, Buras, Kotas, Ours

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Where is the Kouras family from?

You can see how Kouras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kouras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kouras family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kouras's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Kouras families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kouras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kouras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kouras. 50% of Kouras men worked as a Cook. .

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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

  • Cook
    50%
  • Opening Stickers
    50%
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Kouras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kouras 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Kouras. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kouras. For the veterans among your Kouras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kouras lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Kouras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kouras in 1965 was 70, and 94 in 2002.

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