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Leura Family History

Leura 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: Laura, Lura, Peura, Fleury, Mura, Serra, Lear, Dura, Bera, Sera

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Where is the Leura family from?

You can see how Leura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leura family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Leura families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1880 there were 3 Leura families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Leura's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Leura families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leura surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leura. 55% of Leura 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Agricultural Laborer
    28%
  • Common Laborer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Leura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leura 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Leura. 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 60 military records available for the last name Leura. For the veterans among your Leura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leura lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Leura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Leura in 1975 was 74, and 77 in 2003.

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