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Soura Family History

Soura 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: Sura, Moura, Sousa, Sours, Skura, Souza, Souva, Mura, Mora, Serra

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Where is the Soura family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soura. 40% of Soura men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Soura women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soura were Truck Driver and Ediphone Operator. .

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Ediphone Operator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 771 census records available for the last name Soura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soura 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Soura. 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 63 military records available for the last name Soura. For the veterans among your Soura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soura lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Soura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Soura in 1977 was 76, and 81 in 1997.

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