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Kura Family History

Kura 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: Mura, Dura, Kara, Kure, Kuras, Kula, Kurta, Gura, Kuna, Kurr

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Where is the Kura family from?

You can see how Kura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kura family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kura families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kura families living in Indiana. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kura's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kura families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kura surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kura. 65% of Kura men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kura women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    65%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Farm Hand
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kura 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Kura. 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 806 military records available for the last name Kura. For the veterans among your Kura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kura lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Kura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kura in 1961 was 48, and 84 in 2003.

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