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Colura Family History

Colura Surname 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: Collura, Court, Bonura, Okura, Colla, Omura, Moura, Cura, Lura

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Where is the Colura family from?

You can see how Colura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colura family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Colura family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Colura's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Colura families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colura 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 Colura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colura. 100% of Colura 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Colura family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Colura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colura 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Colura. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Colura. For the veterans among your Colura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colura lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1997, in the United States, Colura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Colura in 1958 was 63, and 92 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colura

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colura ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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